{"product_id":"vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-malbec-2016","title":"Vasse Felix \"Tom Cullity\" Cabernet Malbec 2016","description":"\u003c!-- STYLE PROFILE SECTION CONTAINER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both; display: flow-root; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eStyle Profile at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eaeaea; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #666666;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eaeaea; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: #444444;\"\u003eBright, Focused \u0026amp; Balancing\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #a82228;\"\u003e●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c!-- Oak --\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 16px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOak\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: #444444;\"\u003eProminent \u0026amp; Integrated (French oak barriques)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #a82228;\"\u003e●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CRITIC SCORES BOX --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both; display: flow-root; background-color: #fbf8f1; border: 1px solid #e8e4d9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #a82228; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eCritical Recognition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 4px; min-width: 130px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-size: 11px; color: #666666; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e \n            \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #a82228;\"\u003e96 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;\"\u003epts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has a very complex, integrated array of red-plum, redcurrant and mulberry aromas with cedary nuances, as well as forest wood, fresh earth, graphite, pepper, leaves, shitake mushrooms and more. The palate is finely layered with grainy, powerful tannin and gives an overall impression of focused power with deeply rich dark berries, plums, berries and mulberries. Seamlessly composed. Drink or hold. This has a long life ahead. Screw cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HIGHLIGHTS --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flagship Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e A meticulously crafted blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, named in honor of Dr. Thomas Cullity, who established Vasse Felix and planted the region's first commercial vines in 1967.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced exclusively from the original 1967 vine blocks in the Wilyabrup sub-region. The ancient, free-draining gravelly loam soils naturally restrict yields and impart profound concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizing wild yeast fermentation and indigenous malolactic bacteria, the winemaking approach relies on gentle extraction to capture the ultimate, unvarnished expression of this historic site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured in ultra-premium French oak barriques, beautifully integrating the wine's powerful structure with elegant, cedary nuances while allowing the earthy complexities to shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2016 vintage produced a wine of monumental architecture. It is seamlessly composed with grainy tannins, offering a masterful display of focused power that guarantees an incredibly long life in the cellar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TASTING NOTES --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003ePouring an opaque, deep ruby, this Margaret River icon opens with an incredibly complex and integrated bouquet. A vivid array of red plum, redcurrant, and mulberry is deeply intertwined with savory notes of forest wood, fresh earth, graphite, pepper, dried leaves, and subtle shiitake mushroom. On the palate, it delivers an overarching impression of focused power. Deeply rich dark berries and plums are carried by a finely layered, grainy tannic structure. The result is a seamlessly composed wine of immense depth and a soaring, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SERVING SUGGESTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eServing Suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at 60-64°F (16-18°C) in a large Bordeaux glass to allow the profound earthy and fruit-driven aromatics to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vigorous decant of 2 to 3 hours is highly recommended to soften the powerful tannins. Built for the ages and protected by a screw cap, it pairs magnificently with roasted venison, dry-aged ribeye, or wild mushroom risotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fine Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573955473579,"sku":"VAF006-16","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/VasseFelix_TomCullity_CabernetMalbec.webp?v=1794304238","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/vasse-felix-tom-cullity-cabernet-malbec-2016","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}