{"product_id":"cullen-wines-kevin-john-chardonnay-2025","title":"Cullen Wines Kevin John Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld-vine Margaret River Chardonnay with floral perfume, layered texture and a long, mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCullen Wines Kevin John Chardonnay 2025 honours Dr Kevin John Cullen, co-founder of the estate. Made entirely from Chardonnay grown at Cullen Vineyard in Wilyabrup, it comes from own-rooted Wente clone vines planted in 1976. The biodynamically certified grapes were hand harvested across five picks between 14 and 27 February. A warm, dry growing season and unusually low yields contributed concentrated fruit, giving the 2025 both depth and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole bunches were basket pressed into oak puncheons, half of which were new. Primary and malolactic fermentations occurred naturally with indigenous microflora. The wine matured for seven months in barrel and was bottled without fining, filtration or cold stabilisation. Its floral, orchard-fruit character and vibrant mineral acidity make it a compelling partner for lobster with ginger glaze or seared scallops with a Parmesan crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, fragrant and layered\u003cbr\u003eCitrus blossom, white flowers, ripe apple and pear develop into dried fig, curry leaf and sea-spray nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Poised, textural and concentrated\u003cbr\u003eApple, pear and stone fruit mingle with fig, date, ginger and turmeric, supported by vibrant mineral acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, firm and clean\u003cbr\u003ePersistent fruit and mineral freshness carry through a tightly structured finish with a delicate honeysuckle nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Bright light to mid yellow colour; creamy sur-lie aromas, cashewnut, pie crust and cream filled pastries, lemon and grapefruit emerging later. The wine is full and precise, ample bodied with softly drying phenolics completing the picture. More citrus and stone fruit flavours appear with time in the glass. Acidity is soft and seamless: the structure is about phenolics as well as acidity. A beautiful wine that will reward cellaring.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 98 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. A warmer than usual vintage, and dry one, resulted in very small crops, so lovers of this wonderful Chardonnay will need to move quickly to ensure they do not miss out. The good news is that the tiny crops meant concentrated fruit and a high quality vintage. It does seem that all Margaret River ever does is provide variations on the theme of high quality vintages. Not that we are complaining. Shimmering lemon gold in colour, this is certainly youthful but wonderfully balanced and seriously concentrated. On the nose, we have notes of stone fruits, jasmine, peaches, nectarines and beautifully integrated oak. The structure is seamless and there is a fine line of acidity running the full length of the wine. Ideally, leave this for two to three years and then drink it over the following ten to twelve. The intensity is maintained throughout, and the wine is seriously persistent. This is yet another exquisite addition to the Kevin John series. Stunning stuff.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Ken Gargett, Winepilot, 98 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Pale colour. Fresh grapefruit, nougat, vanilla, roasted almond aromas with hints of limes. Beautifully balanced and classical in structure with ample grapefruit, lemon curd, lime flavours, fine slinky textures, lovely mid-palate creaminess, underlying marzipan, roasted cashew notes and fresh long saline\/supple acidity. Builds up chalky\/ al dente at the finish with persistent minerally notes. Delicious to drink with superb purity and flow. Seven months maturation in 50% puncheons. Drink now – 2035+ 13.5% alc”\u003c\/em\u003e — Andrew Caillard MW, 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Cullen Wines\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - Western Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Margaret River\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2025\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cullen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614948683863,"sku":"CUL-KEVJ-CH-25","price":179.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/1cf8ae85-bef2-4324-aa4d-47ba32a55008.webp?v=1793858939","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/cullen-wines-kevin-john-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}