Margaret River
Located on the most south-westerly point of Australia, the Margaret River region sprang to life during the 1960s and 1970s as a result of Professor Harold Olmo’s and Dr John Gladstone’s research into its viticultural potential. Vasse Felix was planted in 1967, Moss Wood in 1970 and Cullen in 1971; since then the plantings have grown exponentially, and the number of wineries has increased six-fold.
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The first vintage and to date only release of this special cuvée is produced only in the most exceptional vintages and is named for the daughter of the founders and self-confessed Cabernet enthusiast, Vanya Cullen. The fruit for this wine is sourced only from the oldest vines of the Cullen’s own vineyards planted in 1971. Strictly and passionately grown according to organic and biodynamic principles it is this meticulous attention to detail that has produced a wine of extraordinary precision, purity and finesse. Just 3% Petit Verdot supports the Cabernet here whose tell-tale attributes are evident in spades throughout. Masses of cassis, brambles and damson lead an unfurling nose to milk chocolate, café latte and cinnamon. A hit of menthol provides reassurance of the wines unashamed Australian heritage. Layers upon layers of flavour on the palate bound by cool-climate tannins are guarantee if it were needed of this wines long future. An exciting debut of a new Australian icon.
Jared Ehret, Private Account Manager
Jared Ehret, Private Account Manager
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87% Cabernet Sauvignon, higher than in the past, blended in typical Bordelais style with 11% Merlot and a single percent each of Cabernet Franc and Malbec. There is a firm Cabernet driven cassis note that is immediately obvious on this great Margaret River homage to Bordeaux. Fine grained tannins frame the structure with plenty of plummy red and black fruit. There is an impressive persistence to the blackcurrant and mint edged finish. Lots to like!
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager
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The flagship “Bordeaux blend” from Cullen Wines does not disappoint. There is a wonderful perfume of cassis, undergrowth, graphite tones. The palate is medium bodied, reflecting the cool climate of Margaret River and is full of macerated blackcurrant & redcurrant fruit, spice and hint of crushed peppercorn. Finely grained and savoury tannins with a lovely, lifted acidity. Keep for another two years and drink over the next 10.
Stuart Rae - Private Account Manager
Cullen’s Diana Madeline, Bordeaux Blend from Western Australia has been rated as "Exceptional" by Langton’s Australian Wine Classification. this is a Cabernet-Merlot blend with beautiful fruit definition, refined tannin structure and remarkable resonance of place. It is the reward of extraordinary foresight and faith in Margaret River’s landscape.
Stuart Rae - Private Account Manager
Cullen’s Diana Madeline, Bordeaux Blend from Western Australia has been rated as "Exceptional" by Langton’s Australian Wine Classification. this is a Cabernet-Merlot blend with beautiful fruit definition, refined tannin structure and remarkable resonance of place. It is the reward of extraordinary foresight and faith in Margaret River’s landscape.
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Vanya Cullen’s low-cropping, 28-hectare, dry-grown estate is a riot of colour and biodiversity. She is convinced that biodynamic principles have shaped the quality, character and consistency of the fruit. Her devotion to “quality, integrity and sustainability” in both the vineyards and winery has resulted in something extraordinary and special.
This is a masterclass on Margaret River Cabernet. As always, it’s elegant on the nose with cassis, mocha, espresso bean and finely sharpened pencil. Medium-bodied, the palate presents small-berried fruit with a clean acid structure, balanced by fine graphite tannins. The finish is mesmerizingly long, concentrated and yet lifted on the palate. This is pulsating with life. Drink to 2025.
This is a masterclass on Margaret River Cabernet. As always, it’s elegant on the nose with cassis, mocha, espresso bean and finely sharpened pencil. Medium-bodied, the palate presents small-berried fruit with a clean acid structure, balanced by fine graphite tannins. The finish is mesmerizingly long, concentrated and yet lifted on the palate. This is pulsating with life. Drink to 2025.
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Stuart Rae, Fine Wine Team