Cullen Wines
Diana Madeline Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
On Saturday I conducted a Cabernet tasting at home with 8 mates. The theme was 2009 Bordeaux v Margaret River. See previous note of 80 weeks ago. Wine No. 3. A nice red pepper note amongst the leafiness, cedar and red fruits. Wonderful balance which is a hallmark of Cullen Cabernet. More elegance than power.
On Saturday I conducted a Cabernet tasting at home with 8 mates. The theme was 2009 Bordeaux v Margaret River. See previous note of 80 weeks ago. Wine No. 3. A nice red pepper note amongst the leafiness, cedar and red fruits. Wonderful balance which is a hallmark of Cullen Cabernet. More elegance than power.
Sep 28th, 2020So balanced no descriptors stand out - just damn good claret. Herbal silky with fading plum - medium weight. The Cullen girls Diana and Vanya are long time adopters of organic and biodynamic principles and this is considered as one of Australia’s leading Cabernet blends. Cullen say this will live 20 years so it is only halfway there. Have the next one later this year.
So balanced no descriptors stand out - just damn good claret. Herbal silky with fading plum - medium weight. The Cullen girls Diana and Vanya are long time adopters of organic and biodynamic principles and this is considered as one of Australia’s leading Cabernet blends. Cullen say this will live 20 years so it is only halfway there. Have the next one later this year.
Mar 17th, 2019
Hard not to like this, age has done it a world of good, elegant and layered, not a big wine in other words
Hard not to like this, age has done it a world of good, elegant and layered, not a big wine in other words
1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2016Aaron had this 10 years ago
Aaron had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2014Light to medium bodied but has intensity. 2.4 tonnes/Hectare - very low cropping and biodynamic and very Left Bank Bordeaux. Has the Margaret River Herbaceousness. Vanya Cullen prefers this style but I prefer the more masculine Cuvees made by Woodlands and Moss Wood. 87% Cabernet 11% Merlot 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Still a classy drop.
Light to medium bodied but has intensity. 2.4 tonnes/Hectare - very low cropping and biodynamic and very Left Bank Bordeaux. Has the Margaret River Herbaceousness. Vanya Cullen prefers this style but I prefer the more masculine Cuvees made by Woodlands and Moss Wood. 87% Cabernet 11% Merlot 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Still a classy drop.
May 30th, 2017One of the great vintages in Margaret River. This excellent Cabernet had leafy herbal notes. Medium bodied and a great Cabernet in any company. One minor whinge was a slight lack of cassis berry fruit. I know it is 15 years old but great Bordeaux has it.
One of the great vintages in Margaret River. This excellent Cabernet had leafy herbal notes. Medium bodied and a great Cabernet in any company. One minor whinge was a slight lack of cassis berry fruit. I know it is 15 years old but great Bordeaux has it.
Apr 25th, 2016
Grass smell n taste in the beginning. Typical Cab taste thereafter. Great various smell n taste experience.
Grass smell n taste in the beginning. Typical Cab taste thereafter. Great various smell n taste experience.
Nov 21st, 2015Initial vanilla aromas which blew off. Settled down to a typical Marg River nose with leafy aromas with many of the Cabernet descriptors like Olive and Capsicum. Middle weight at best and so balanced it gives very little if that makes sense. A very good Bordeaux blend which is a little restrained for my palate.
Initial vanilla aromas which blew off. Settled down to a typical Marg River nose with leafy aromas with many of the Cabernet descriptors like Olive and Capsicum. Middle weight at best and so balanced it gives very little if that makes sense. A very good Bordeaux blend which is a little restrained for my palate.
Sep 2nd, 2015Very Bordeaux like though with softening tannins @ 19 years Medium weight with persistent finish. Cedar, light cassis with some green leafy notes.
Very Bordeaux like though with softening tannins @ 19 years Medium weight with persistent finish. Cedar, light cassis with some green leafy notes.
Aug 9th, 2015
Been a while since Delectable posts...but this bottle was worth the wait!
Been a while since Delectable posts...but this bottle was worth the wait!
Jul 20th, 2015