Vasse Felix | |
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Location | Caves Road, Margaret River WA 6284, Australia |
Coordinates | 33°49′21″S 115°02′15″E / 33.82250°S 115.03750°E |
Wine region | Margaret River |
Founded | 1967 |
First vintage | 1971 |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Shiraz |
Distribution | International |
Tasting | Open to public |
Website | Vasse Felix |
Vasse Felix was the first vineyard and winery to be established in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia.[1][2] Founded in Wilyabrup in 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity,[3] it is recognised as a pioneer of the region,[4] and also features an acclaimed restaurant in Cowaramup.[3][5]
The first vintage at Vasse Felix was disappointing, with the harvest being substantially reduced by attacks from silver eyes, and by the after-effects of bunch rot. However, by the 1970s the winery was winning medals at the Perth Royal Show.[6]
The restaurant at Vasse Felix was awarded two stars, and won the award for the Regional Restaurant of the Year, in The West Australian Good Food Guide 2013.[5]