Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2021

Kühle blaubeerig-pflaumige westaustralische Frucht, er duftet intensiv nach Brombeeren und einem Hauch von Wacholder. Im Mund präsentiert er sich sehr voll, weich und saftig. Auch am Gaumen Blaubeeren, Pflaume und Cassis, reif und weich, dabei schön lebendig und den kleinen Splash Pinot Noir, der die 97% Shiraz abrundet, bilde ich mir ein als duftigen Hauch über allem zu bemerken. Fein und süffig!

Classic Dry Red "Offering a decent balance of fruit to savouriness is part of the appeal of this simple, everyday drink. It’s spicy, laden with black plums and licorice and supple, giving tannins. No need to overthink this. Just pour and enjoy."

91 POINTS | SPECIAL VALUE 2021

2024 Halliday Wine Companion

Flaschengröße (Liter): 0,75

Land: Australien

Weingut: Vasse Felix

Region: Australien, Western Australia, Margaret River

Anbau: Biologisch, aber das Weingut ist nicht bio-zertifiziert.

Rebsorten: 97% Shiraz, 3% Pinot Noir

Source: Estate Grown Vasse Felix, Margaret River

Weinart: Rotwein

Verschluss: Screwcap

Alkohol % vol.: 14

Säure g/l: 6,0

Restzucker g/l: 0,86

pH: 3,55

Schwefel mg/l frei(total): 41(118)

Optimales Trinkfenster: jetzt bis ca. 2025 - Das Weingut meint: Now until 2027.

Allergene: Enthält Sulfite

Abfüller: Vasse Felix, Cnr Tom Cullity Drive and Caves Road, Cowaramup, Western Australia 6284, Australia

Importeur: Apell Weine, Martin Apell, Ahnatalstrasse 125, 34128 Kassel, Deutschland

Verantwortlicher Lebensmittelunternehmer: Apell Weine, Martin Apell, Ahnatalstrasse 125, 34128 Kassel, Deutschland

Winemaker´s Comment:

The individual batches were sent whole berry separately into stainless steel Rotating fermentation vessels. 100% wild yeast was allowed to ferment all of our red batches. They take a few days to start giving a gentle soak before fermentation kicks off and then pressed when fermentation complete. Open top and use of aeration during fermentation helps to promote a clean fruit perfume, soften the tannins and bring so much life to the wine. They were then matured in barriques for 12 months before coming out and being blended with a small amount of Pinot Noir adding to the vibrance of the perfume.

Vintage Notes:

A year of peculiar weather where our commitment to organic viticulture was vital to the successful growth of quality, balanced fruit. A cool and wet spring prompted the need for an intense leaf plucking program to mitigate disease risk. Luckily, December and January were warm and dry. Canopy management was a priority throughout February and March to combat unusually warm and moist conditions. A rainfall event in early February provided a timely drink for the red varietals, followed by warm weather which was ideal for the Chardonnay to achieve ripeness. A second rainfall incident in early March was followed by sunny and breezy conditions to dry off the fruit for healthy ripening. With our judicious canopy management and a crop of naturally resilient grapes, we are pleased to say that fantastic quality fruit was ripened and harvested with little-to-no disease in our vineyards.

Winemaker"s favourite Recipe:

Versatile all-rounder it is very enjoyable on its own. Great BBQ wine (smoky and charry flavours) but also pairs well with pizza, tomato-based pasta, light protein dishes and medium-hard cheeses.

Bewertungen (Auszüge):

2024 Halliday Wine Companion Reviews: 91 POINTS | SPECIAL VALUE 2021

Classic Dry Red "Offering a decent balance of fruit to savouriness is part of the appeal of this simple, everyday drink. It’s spicy, laden with black plums and licorice and supple, giving tannins. No need to overthink this. Just pour and enjoy."