Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Chardonnay 2023

8.9

If you think all Aussie Chardonnay is big, rich & buttery, try this antidote.
Fresh, crisp with crunchy green apple & green papaya. Some underripe apricots, too.
On the palate this is juicy, fresh with vibrant acidity. Quite light on alc (12.5%) and light on the exotic fruit.
Would not call it Burgundian but it’s highly drinkable and surprisingly nice. — 8 days ago

Daniel, Ira and 1 other liked this

Felix Solis

Mucho Más Tempranillo Syrah

Bethany Black

9.0

Very nice, really enjoyed. Was a smooth wine with an almost port taste to it. Would happily have again — 6 months ago

Vasse Felix

Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Bob McDonald

9.5

At my Chardonnay Challenge of 6 wines with very close scores the Heytesbury finished 6th. I still gave it 95 points and a Gold Medal. HH said “powerful grapefruit and citrus - Gingin/Mendoza clones and 97 points “. A semi regular annual purchase for me. Had my 2nd last bottle 31 weeks later on 11th April 2025. Still holding up - delicious, funky and a class act. Still strong citrus and grapefruit and a smoky note. — 8 months ago

Ira, Ray and 22 others liked this

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, amazing tasting, and some great wines, wish I had been there (you know, there are airplanes from the U.S. to Oz, just saying. . . .)

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, just kidding of course (well, maybe not) — 🤷🤷🤔

Bob McDonald

@Doug Powers I think most of these wines would be available in the US maybe with the exception of the Giaconda.

Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Doug Powers

9.1

Pretty blue fruits and black fruits, lovely balance, kiss of oak, medium-weight, medium-long finish, very nice Margaret River Cabernet! — 2 months ago

with Jim

Ira, Severn and 10 others liked this

Vasse Felix

Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

Bob McDonald

9.1

This is the 2nd rated Vasse Felix Chardonnay behind the world class Heytesbury and ahead of the amazing value Filius. This was my last 2017 having made no notes for the first two. Expresses everything which is great about Margaret River Chardonnay. Complexity without cost. Ripe grapefruit with a balanced creamy French oak note which is largely integrated at 7 years of age. More citrus than stone fruit - a little nectarine? Great QPR at $31 AUD. — 5 months ago

Jamie, Doug and 19 others liked this

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I wish I could find this and the Heytesbury here on the U.S. West Coast — Vasse Felix really does great stuff at such low price points!!

Bodegas Felix Lorenzo Cachazo

Carrasviñas Rueda Verdejo 2022

Gage Orion

9.0

What a fantastic and out of the ordinary wine. Strong taste of passion fruit, green apple, and some pineapple. Fruity, but tart not sweet. Really enjoyed this. — a year ago

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Domaine Cosse et Maisonneuve

Solis Cahors Malbec 2020

Bob McDonald

9.1

A good match with BBQ Scotch Fillet Steaks on New Year’s Eve. Mid Ruby in colour with red berry savoury, meaty aromas. A medium weight palate with some savoury richness. A bit straightforward. From the spiritual home of Malbec but not as good as Argentinian Malbec to my palate. The latter having more plummy depth and weight. . I think the altitude of the Andes has much to do with it. — 4 months ago

Ray, Daniel and 18 others liked this