{"product_id":"2021-vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-1-5l-magnum-wgb","title":"2021 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 1.5L Magnum WGB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eFounded in 1967 by Dr. Tom Cullity, \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eVasse Felix\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founding wine estate of Margaret River and a cornerstone of Australian fine wine. The flagship \u003cem data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eTom Cullity\u003c\/em\u003e pays tribute to the estate’s visionary founder — a wine that captures the purity, balance, and longevity that define Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon at its most distinguished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eSourced exclusively from the original vines planted by Dr. Cullity in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eWilyabrup\u003c\/strong\u003e subregion, the vineyard’s gravelly loam soils over clay, coupled with a maritime climate, yield fruit of exquisite concentration and natural poise. These old vines, some more than five decades in age, are the beating heart of the \u003cem data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eTom Cullity\u003c\/em\u003e’s depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eHand-picked and sorted fruit was fermented in small stainless-steel and wooden vats with gentle extraction, followed by 18 months of maturation in fine French oak barriques (approximately 50% new). The final blend — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (approx. 80%) and Malbec (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e — was bottled unfined and unfiltered, then aged further at the estate before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Margaret River was cool and even, marked by a long ripening season and excellent fruit balance. The conditions favoured fine, aromatic Cabernet with vibrant acidity and refined tannin — producing wines of purity, precision, and exceptional cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e2021 ‘Tom Cullity’ Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with lifted aromas of cassis, mulberry, bay leaf, and graphite, accented by subtle notes of cedar, violet, and dark cocoa. The palate is elegant and composed — medium-bodied with finely layered fruit, silky tannins, and an enduring mineral finish. This is a wine of grace and power in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eRegion: Margaret River, Western Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eSubregion: Wilyabrup\u003cbr data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 80%), Malbec (20%)\u003cbr data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eVintage: 2021\u003cbr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003cbr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eMaturation: 18 months in French oak (approx. 50% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003cbr data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2025–2048+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eA Margaret River Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eThe 2021 \u003cem data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eVasse Felix Tom Cullity\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a benchmark for modern Australian Cabernet — elegant, pure, and deeply expressive. A true collector’s wine that reflects both the heritage of Vasse Felix and the enduring beauty of the Margaret River region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060270809323,"sku":"SK95824363","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/1_34828525-a694-4823-861e-7429811cf7f4.png?v=1763080229","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2021-vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-1-5l-magnum-wgb","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}