Cullen Wines Diana Madeline 2019
Cullen Wines respectfully acknowledges the Wadandi people, past and present, traditional custodians of the land on which this wine was grown. Cullen Wines is a naturally powered, Carbon Neutral and certified Bio-dynamic estate in Wilyabrup, Margaret River.
Deep red colour with strong purple reflections. The bouquet is fresh and youthful but surprisingly complex in its youth, revealing violet, blueberry, raspberry and any number of other berry fruit aromas, cherry and dark plum, too, with oak influences evident but discreetly tucked into the wine. It's full-bodied and firm, the tannins perhaps a little more grippy and assertive than usual in this wine, the structure formidable and undoubtedly will endow it with long ageing prospects. Great intensity, power and drive through the palate, the finish long and super-satisfying. A very concentrated DM. It can be enjoyed now but should be cellared for best results. (87% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, 2% malbec, 1% petit verdot. Matured in 45% new French oak for 15 months). - Huon Hook, The Real Review, 12 February, 2021, 98 Points
The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Country - Australia
Region - Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage - 2019
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%
Other - Organic, Biodynamic