Founded in 1967 by Dr. Tom Cullity, Vasse Felix is Margaret River’s founding wine estate and one of Australia’s most acclaimed producers. The flagship Tom Cullity honours the estate’s visionary founder, crafted only in exceptional vintages from the original vineyard plantings. It stands as a benchmark of Australian Cabernet — profound, poised, and timeless.
Vineyard
The Tom Cullity is sourced from the oldest vines at the Vasse Felix Home Vineyard in Wilyabrup. The site’s gravelly loam soils over clay, moderated by the Indian Ocean’s cooling influence, produce fruit of remarkable purity, structure, and longevity — a true expression of the region’s classical Cabernet terroir.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested and meticulously sorted fruit was fermented in small parcels with gentle extraction and partial whole-bunch inclusion. The wine matured for 18 months in fine French oak barriques (about 50% new), followed by extended bottle ageing at the estate prior to release. The final blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 80%) with Malbec (20%) to amplify fragrance, colour, and texture.
Vintage
2022 was a beautifully balanced season in Margaret River — mild, dry, and long, yielding fruit of exceptional concentration and freshness. The resulting wines show clarity of fruit, fine structure, and great ageing potential, placing 2022 among the region’s standout vintages of the decade.
Tasting Notes
The 2022 ‘Tom Cullity’ Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec reveals aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, and bay leaf, with subtle notes of graphite, cedar, and violet. The palate is pure and refined — layers of dark fruit and spice carried by silky tannins and mineral precision. Seamless oak integration and a long, poised finish confirm its status as a modern Australian icon.
Technical Information
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Subregion: Wilyabrup
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 80%), Malbec (20%)
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: ~14%
Maturation: 18 months in French oak (approx. 50% new)
Closure: Screwcap
Drinking Window: 2026–2050+
A Margaret River Masterpiece
The 2022 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity embodies six decades of heritage and precision winemaking — elegant, complex, and enduring. A flagship release that defines the sophistication and power of Margaret River Cabernet at its absolute best.
