Heytesbury is a barrel selection from the finest parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec from the 2010 Vintage. The Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend includes portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot, which are distinctly perfumed, flavoured and structured. Both complement the restrained power of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Margaret River keeps racking up great vintage after great vintage and Vasse Felix winemaker Virginia Willcock keeps turning out out classic version after classic version of Heytesbury, the pioneering Western Australian winery's flagship Bordeaux blend. A cabernet sauvignon-dominated wine that also contains petit verdot and malbec, this has spent 18 months in top-quality French barriques and is a superbly supple wine, boasting restrained power and intense berry fruit beautifully allied to the well-integrated oak. This will undoubtedly cellar well but is temptingly gorgeous right now.
COLOUR Bright ruby red.
NOSE An inviting fragrance of raspberry and boysenberry with some high note bramble bush, juniper berry, a hint of aged cheddar and a whisper of vanilla.
PALATE A juicy, luscious entry with light tannins and a dry finish. The flavours linger with wild raspberry, loganberry, and hints of white pepper and black cherry.
| Wine Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Vasse Felix |
| State | Western Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
