{"product_id":"2009-vasse-felix-heytesbury-cabernet-blend-750ml","title":"2009 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernet Blend 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasse Felix Heytesbury is the estate’s flagship Margaret River red, produced from a Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The 2009 vintage combines extended maceration, substantial French oak maturation and long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend and Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend comprises 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 15% Malbec. The wine matured for 18 months in French oak, including 62% new oak. Approximately 60% of the blend received 30 days of post-fermentation maceration, building structure while maintaining balance with the wine’s concentrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 07 May 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 17 June 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“A 69\/16\/15% blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and malbec that spent 18 months in 62% new French oak. The tannins resulting from the 30 days post-fermentation maceration of 60% of the blend are in perfect harmony with the dominant blackcurrant fruit on the long palate. A very good example of a great style.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec, the 2009 Heytesbury is a medium- to full-bodied wine with a taut line of acidity that accentuates its slightly drying tannins. Cassis and red currant notes predominate, but there's ample complexity in the form of mint, cedar, leather and dusty earth. Drink 2018-2025.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2011\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“This has fabulous length, with satin-like tannins that are so integrated into the wine. Licorice, currants and hints of spice. Some eucalyptus. It's full but super balanced. Goes on for minutes. Less new French oak in the maturation and better coopers. 62% new. Blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 15% Malbec. All about gentler handling. Try this in 2014.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2010\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2029-2039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal - Awarded 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal - International Wine Challenge 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  “excellent spicy nettly nose. rich complex fruit, and gravel. green pepper plus aniseed currant fruit wood.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vasse Felix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heytesbury\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 15% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virginia Willcock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Fermentation Maceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 days for 60% of the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French oak, including 62% new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013-2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52410259308846,"sku":"1924273405","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/VASSE_FELIX_Heytesbury_Cabernet_Blend__Margaret_River_2009_Bottle.jpg?v=1786321831","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2009-vasse-felix-heytesbury-cabernet-blend-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}