96pts Wine Enthusiast

A fabulous vintage of Filius, and a total bargain for this level of quality. Layered aromas appear from first sniff: plump currants and plums, dark chocolate, savory herbs and florals, graphite and a mineral, iodine-like nuance. In the mouth, there's bright fruit and silky texture, with savory, fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. Made to drink now or to age for several more years. A wonderful intro to this distinctive Aussie style. Editors' Choice

92pts James Suckling

The nose is deeply scented and perfumed with an underlying power, showing notes of blackcurrants, dried herbs, boysenberries, violets and mulberries. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins, bright acidity and notes of wild blackberries, tobacco leaves and mocha. Very well constructed.

90pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Filius Cabernet Sauvignon is supple and bright, with raspberry, nori, dark chocolate, mulberry and licorice. The finish has tart acidity, which is a little distracting, and a black cherry succulence to it that rights the ship.

89pts Wine Spectator

An approachable red, offering fresh, juicy fruit flavors at the core. There's a mineral edge to the plum, black cherry and cassis notes, with cedar, graphite and cigar box accents, plus dense tannins. Velvety finish. Drink now. 13,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.

Winemaker Notes

A new-age Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon (blended with Malbec), expressing all the regional hallmarks. It is a bright, fruit-forward, earlier drinking style with attractive savory nuances from Vasse Felix's quality-led, minimal intervention winemaking approach.

Blend: 90.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.6% Malbec

Winery Notes

Established in 1967 by regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity, Vasse Felix is Margaret River's founding wine estate. Pristine isolation, ancient lands and twin oceans make Margaret River a wine paradise and one of the world’s greatest environments to grow ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. These varieties, alongside Shiraz and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends are the primary focus at Vasse Felix. All wines are grown in Vasse Felix’s four Margaret River vineyards then vinified and bottled within the modern winery, situated at the Home Vineyard overlooking the Wilyabrup Brook. The Vasse Felix Cellar Door - also located at the Home Vineyard - is renowned. Featuring a tasting room, wine lounge, art gallery, wine museum and one of Australia's most acclaimed restaurants, visitors are welcomed from all around the world, eager for the ultimate Vasse Felix experience.