{"product_id":"2022-vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-750ml","title":"2022 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eFounded in 1967 by Dr. Tom Cullity, \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eVasse Felix\u003c\/strong\u003e is Margaret River’s founding wine estate and one of Australia’s most acclaimed producers. The flagship \u003cem data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eTom Cullity\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eTom Cullity\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eHand-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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 80%) with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/strong\u003e (20%) to amplify fragrance, colour, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e2022 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e2022 ‘Tom Cullity’ Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eRegion: Margaret River, Western Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eSubregion: Wilyabrup\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 80%), Malbec (20%)\u003cbr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eVintage: 2022\u003cbr data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003cbr data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eMaturation: 18 months in French oak (approx. 50% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003cbr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2026–2050+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eA Margaret River Masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eThe 2022 \u003cem data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eVasse Felix Tom Cullity\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060229488875,"sku":"SK6902e10fbc760","price":194.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2022_Vasse_Felix_Tom_Cullity_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Malbec_750ml.png?v=1763079447","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2022-vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}