{"product_id":"2010-vasse-felix-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2010 Vasse Felix Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasse Felix Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Margaret River Cabernet from one of the region's founding estates. The wine captures the hallmarks of Margaret River Cabernet: elegance, power, structure and long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 vintage is now a mature release with strong regional pedigree, built around Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting portions of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet parcels are grown in Wilyabrup, the coastal mid-northern part of Margaret River. Ancient, well-drained ironstone gravel soils help produce Cabernet of strong varietal purity, structure and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual vineyard parcels were fermented separately using indigenous yeasts, with some macerations extending up to 34 days. Natural fermentation, extended maceration and traditional oxidative handling were used to define the personality of each site before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured in French oak barriques for 19 months, including 17 months in oak and two months blended in tank. The oak selection was 37% new French oak and 63% one- to four-year-old barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e95 Points - Jeremy Oliver, tasted January 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e94 Points - The Wine Front, 2010 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e17\/20 - JancisRobinson.com, tasted October 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to grain-fed sirloin, rib of beef, Hereford T-bone, BBQ brisket and other richly flavoured beef dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Margaret River, Western Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOak: French oak barriques, 37% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaturation: 19 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2013-2030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52383667945774,"sku":"7235718024","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Vasse_Felix_Vasse_Felix_Margaret_River_Cabernet_Sauvignon.jpg?v=1785721105","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2010-vasse-felix-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}