Juniper Estate’s Cornerstone Cabernet is a benchmark expression of Wilyabrup, crafted from vines planted on free-draining gravelly soils at the heart of Margaret River. The vineyard’s coastal influence brings cool nights and warm days, producing fruit with natural balance and structure. Each parcel is fermented separately before undergoing extended maceration to build depth and complexity. The wine then matures in French oak barriques, with a careful balance of new and seasoned barrels, allowing the character of the site to shine. Cornerstone Cabernet consistently offers aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and dried herbs, alongside subtle cedar and tobacco notes from its time in oak. The palate is defined by fine, persistent tannins and layers of dark fruit, supported by bright acidity. Built for cellaring, this is a wine that will develop gracefully, revealing greater nuance and harmony over the years while remaining true to its Margaret River origins.

Product Description: Depth, structure and classical Margaret River character define this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the region’s pioneering estates. The 2021 Pierro VR Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from mature vines planted in the celebrated Willyabrup subregion, where maritime influence and gravelly loam soils create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon of concentration and balance. “VR,” meaning Vieilles Réserves, signifies the estate’s most select parcels and oldest vineyard material, reserved for wines of exceptional quality and ageing potential. Crafted by Michael Dhillon, the wine reflects a meticulous and low-intervention approach that prioritises vineyard expression, textural refinement and longevity. The 2021 vintage delivered excellent growing conditions in Margaret River, producing fruit with intense flavour definition, natural acidity and finely structured tannins. In the glass, the wine reveals layered blackcurrant and dark plum fruit intertwined with cedar, graphite, dried herbs and subtle earthy complexity. Extended maturation in high-quality French oak contributes polish and structure while allowing the purity of the fruit to remain central. The palate is concentrated yet composed, balancing richness with freshness and savoury detail. Fine tannins provide shape and persistence without heaviness, carrying the wine through a long and poised finish. There is a distinctly classical feel to the wine, recalling the restraint and elegance of great Left Bank Bordeaux while remaining unmistakably Margaret River in profile. Built for long-term cellaring, the 2021 Pierro VR Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a compelling example of modern Australian Cabernet at a world-class level. Tasting Notes NOSE – Deep and expressive Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum layered with cedar, graphite, bay leaf, dried herbs and subtle tobacco spice. PALATE – Structured and refined Dense dark berry fruit flows across the palate with fine tannins, savoury oak, earthy complexity and vibrant acidity adding balance and precision. FINISH – Long and classical Persistent and poised, finishing with cassis, cedar, graphite and lingering savoury spice framed by polished tannins. Reviews & Accolades “The 2021 VR Cabernet Sauvignon is composed and powerful, with blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and fine gravelly tannins. It shows intensity and structure while retaining freshness and elegance through the finish.” — Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 96 points, 2024 Finer Details: Style – Red Wine Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon Country – Australia Region – Margaret River, Western Australia Vintage – 2021 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14%

Vasse Felix, Margaret River's founding wine estate, was established by Dr Thomas Brendan Cullity in 1967. Among his first plantings were Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines, from which he produced the estate's first red wine. The Tom Cullity descends from these original vines and represents the pinnacle of Vasse Felix. The inaugural release will be in May 2017, coinciding with Vasse Felix's 50th Anniversary.