Vasse Felix, Wine estate in Margaret River, Western Australia
Vasse Felix is a winery in Margaret River, Western Australia, with three separate vineyard sites near Wilyabrup Brook. The property produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Sauvignon Blanc wines.
Dr. Tom Cullity founded Vasse Felix in 1967 as the first commercial vineyard in Margaret River after discovering European table wines during his travels. This establishment began the region's wine-making history.
The property's name combines Thomas Timothée Vasse, an explorer who disappeared during the Baudin Expedition, with Felix, meaning fortunate in Latin. This historical connection shapes how people understand and talk about the place today.
Visitors can join guided tours to learn about the wine-making process and taste different varieties at the tasting facility. The tours give a good overview of how the vineyard operates across its three sites.
The winery's label features a Peregrine Falcon, referencing an attempt in the early 1970s to use falconry to protect the first grape harvest. This unusual approach did not work, but it became part of the property's story.
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