TASTING NOTES FOR Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Malbec Margaret River Western Australia 2015

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with a vibrant purple hue. Dense and refined, showing both power and elegance in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and evolving, with cassis, blackberry and plum.
Layers of bay leaf, cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and earthy forest floor notes create a classic Margaret River profile, with subtle florals and spice adding lift.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and beautifully focused, delivering blackcurrant, plum and dark berry fruits.
A tightly structured palate with graphite, black olive, herbs and spice, showing precision and depth with remarkable balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine, mouth-coating tannins provide structure without heaviness.
The finish is long, persistent and savoury, with earthy complexity, spice and lingering dark fruit.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Margaret River Cabernet Malbec—powerful, structured and age-worthy.
Combines Cabernet intensity with Malbec richness, delivering finesse, savoury complexity and exceptional longevity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium cuts of beef, lamb, venison or truffle-based dishes. Also exceptional with aged cheeses and rich, slow-cooked meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A true icon of Australian wine—structured, complex and built for the long haul.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want to showcase a world-class red—or cellar and watch it evolve into something extraordinary.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷