{"product_id":"2017-vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-750ml","title":"2017 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStored in warehouse cellar. Pickup at Sip \u0026amp; Cellars by appointment only. Please contact Jessica at 0481 986 158 at least one day in advance to arrange collection. Cheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS \u0026amp; AWARDS: LANGTONS OUTSTANDING, 98 RAY JORDAN, 97 JAMES SUCKLING, 96 HALLIDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 show\"\u003eThis is the third most highly rated Margaret River wine (based on critic scores).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 mt-3 productDesc paragraph-2 collapse show\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely, translucent ruby. The tightly intermingled perfume carries Tom's Block characters of savoury tobacco, earthy forest and nori-like ocean breeze. Delicate red berry notes move into savoury tones of cherry pip, mushroom, white clay, brie rind and tamari. A floral fragrance of violets frames this elegant vintage. A restrained and ethereal rendition of Margaret River Cabernet, the body is plush and shapely, with lovely red berry fruit characters and super fine, talc-like tannins of unbelievable length. Graceful and sophisticated with a savoury core, the delicate complexity of perfumes linger on the long drying finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 mt-3 productDesc paragraph-2 collapse show\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA selection of the most striking barrels from the vintage at Vasse Felix, representing Margaret River's flagship varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 mt-3 productDesc paragraph-2 collapse show\"\u003eVasse Felix, Margaret River’s founding wine estate, was established by Dr Thomas Brendan Cullity in 1967. Among his first plantings were Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines, from which he produced the estate’s first red wine. The Tom Cullity descends from these original vines and represents the purest expression of our history, place and vintage; the pinnacle of Vasse Felix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 mt-3 productDesc paragraph-2 collapse show\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe small sections of Tom’s old blocks were hand-harvested and destemmed only, without crushing, and then fermented with their natural yeast. The Cabernet parcels were static fermented, gently pumped over through a splash tub, and then left on skins for up to 33 days to stabilise and make structurally sound in an exceptional ripening year with quality tannins. The Petit Verdot, Malbec and some Cabernet Sauvignon were open fermented, hand-plunged and pressed dry. All basket pressed only.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eAgeing: French Oak Barrique 59% new, 41% 2-4 year old 18 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec \u0026amp; Petit Verdot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eClosure Type: Screwcap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2021-2047\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45372399255767,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8637\/6151\/files\/VasseFelixTomCullityCabernetSauvignonMalbec750ml_0dee1dd1-2a04-42d1-bf64-2e7c46ea26d8.png?v=1721890798","url":"https:\/\/santocellars.com\/products\/2017-vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-750ml","provider":"Sip \u0026 Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}