Vasse Felix

Established in 1967 by Margaret River pioneer Dr Thomas Brendan Cullity, Vasse Felix is the founding wine estate of Western Australia’s renowned Margaret River region. Driven by a vision to demonstrate the area’s potential for producing world-class wines, Dr Cullity created Margaret River’s first serious wines in 1972, a Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec and a Riesling, marking an important milestone in Australian wine history. Since 1987, the Holmes à Court Family have guided the estate with a long-term commitment to excellence and the ambition of establishing Vasse Felix and Margaret River as internationally respected names. Today, the estate places particular emphasis on its two pre-eminent varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Vasse Felix encompasses three specialist vineyards, including Tom’s Plots in the Wilyabrup Home Vineyard, Margaret River’s oldest vineyard. Its winemaking philosophy centres on small-batch production, minimal intervention and quality-led practices, creating wines that range from celebrated regional icons, to contemporary house styles. Led by Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock, who joined in 2006, and Chief Viticulturist Bart Molony, the estate combines a dedication to craftsmanship with sustainable vineyard management. Soil health, biodiversity and responsible farming underpin its approach, with the winery and vineyards certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.