Vasse Felix "Premier" Cabernet Sauvignon

Iconic. Layered. Unmistakably Margaret River.
Vasse Felix Premier Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a flagship expression of one of Australia’s most revered regions. Born from meticulously selected vineyard parcels in Margaret River and shaped by decades of winemaking precision, this is a wine of depth, structure, and quiet authority. It is not simply powerful — it is composed, detailed, and profoundly elegant.

Margaret River’s maritime climate, cooled by Indian Ocean breezes and blessed with long, even ripening seasons, provides ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon to develop complexity without losing freshness. In the Premier cuvée, that balance is elevated. The fruit is harvested at optimal ripeness, fermented with care, and matured in fine French oak to enhance structure while preserving purity.

In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet hue, hinting at concentration and age-worthiness. Aromas unfold slowly: blackcurrant and dark plum at first, followed by layers of graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, and subtle violet lift. There is a clarity and precision to the aromatics that signals pedigree. The palate is structured yet seamless — fine-grained tannins frame ripe black fruit, with savoury herbal notes and beautifully integrated oak carrying through to a long, persistent finish.

For discerning wine lovers in Ireland, Premier Cabernet Sauvignon offers both immediate pleasure and cellaring potential. It is a wine for moments that matter — a celebratory dinner, a gift for a collector, or a bottle to open slowly by the fire as flavours evolve in the glass. This is Cabernet with gravitas: refined, structured, and deeply expressive of its origin.

Every vintage of Premier reflects Vasse Felix’s unwavering commitment to site expression and craftsmanship. It is a benchmark Australian Cabernet that competes confidently on the global stage, yet remains distinctly Margaret River in style — powerful but restrained, complex but harmonious.

Why we love it:
Premier Cabernet is Margaret River at its finest. Intense black fruit, graphite precision, and beautifully woven tannins create a wine of power and grace. Age-worthy, sophisticated, and unforgettable.