Vasse Felix "Filius" Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Wine Spectator : 91 Points

(9/30/2025) A generous mix of kirsch, cassis and blackberry flavors is dense and dark, accented by notes of palo santo, tobacco and cardamom. The tannins are dense, and a grace note of malty Assam black tea lingers on the finish, with plenty of harmony and firming tannins. Drink now through 2032.

James Suckling : 94 Points

(7/29/2025) Abundant black-fruit aromas supported by spices, cedar, crushed stones and violets. The medium-bodied palate has a creamy texture and finely tuned, generous tannins with so much purity of fruit. Grown further away from the ocean with a more continental feel. Delicious and early-drinking yet serious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni : 92 Points

(1/2026) The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Filius opens with a burst of red currant and fruit pastille aromas, accented by touches of herb garden and red licorice. This wine shows surprising density, particularly in the tannins, which are serious and well matched to significant fruit power and length. A Filius for the cellar. Drinking Window: 2028 - 2035.

Wine Enthusiast : 92 Points

(9/1/2025) An excellent intro to this famed Western Australian Cab style, this vintage is, compared to the previous two, on the richer, denser side. Supple dark berry fruit with salt-flecked herbs, seaweed savoriness and a dark chocolate underbelly are woven with powdery, chiseled tannins and tangy blackcurrant acidity. Drink now with plenty of protein or age for several more years.