Region Early History
1801
Thomas Timothee Vasse of Dieppe, Assistant Helmsman on the “Naturaliste” disappears into the wild surf off Geographe Bay, just north of Busselton.
1956Professor Harold Olmo from the University of California notes Australia’s ‘South West’ as a potential premium wine region.
1965 A paper by agricultural scientist Dr John Gladstones pinpoints the potential of Margaret River region and references similarities in climatic data from Bordeaux.
1967Dr Tom Cullity plants first vines at Vasse Felix to found Margaret River’s first vineyard and winery.
1972 The 1972 Riesling wins Gold at the Perth Royal Show, creating more interest in Margaret River’s potential.
The first Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon vintage is made.
1965 A paper by agricultural scientist Dr John Gladstones pinpoints the potential of Margaret River region and references similarities in climatic data from Bordeaux.
1967Dr Tom Cullity plants first vines at Vasse Felix to found Margaret River’s first vineyard and winery.
1972 The 1972 Riesling wins Gold at the Perth Royal Show, creating more interest in Margaret River’s potential.
The first Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon vintage is made.
Caves Road (Cnr Tom Cullity Drive)
Formerly Harman’s Road South
Margaret River, WA 6284
Phone: +61 8 9756 5000
Fax: +61 8 9755 5425
Email: info@vassefelix.com.au
Vasse Felix
PO Box 32
Cowaramup, WA 6284
Cellar Door & Gallery Opening Hours
Mon-Sun: 10am to 5pm
Restaurant Lunch Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 12pm to 3pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm to 4pm
Restaurant Reservations
Phone +61 8 9756 5050
Email: restaurant@vassefelix.com.au
Vasse Felix is closed on Good Friday, 13 December, Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December).
Information Courtesy of Vasse Felix.
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