Cullen Wines

Amber Margaret River Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc

9.014 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

8.6

Smoky, struck Flint opening up with air to show spiced pineapple chunks, cinnamon, nettles covered in golden syrup.
Foursquare palate does not seem resolved with alcohol to apparent in the finish. Maybe needs a longer decant

Smoky, struck Flint opening up with air to show spiced pineapple chunks, cinnamon, nettles covered in golden syrup.
Foursquare palate does not seem resolved with alcohol to apparent in the finish. Maybe needs a longer decant

Jul 9th, 2015
Nicolas Pierron

Head Sommelier City Social London

9.4

#Cullen Amber one of the highlight from the #raw tasting Semillon Sauvignon blanc blend with 24 days skin contact.

#Cullen Amber one of the highlight from the #raw tasting Semillon Sauvignon blanc blend with 24 days skin contact.

May 20th, 2015
Willem Boshoff

Most fascinating wine in a long time. Conclusion, at 3 years it is far too young. That wood needs time to integrate. On day 1 it dominated the fruit. Served cold you will find grapefruit bitterness, slightly warmer, the wood is obvious, nose comes alive and bitterness dissipates. Come back after a week of travels, pored the last glass (from fridge) and my gosh! Fruit and wood in very good harmony. Still fresh, no oxidation and really pleasant.

Most fascinating wine in a long time. Conclusion, at 3 years it is far too young. That wood needs time to integrate. On day 1 it dominated the fruit. Served cold you will find grapefruit bitterness, slightly warmer, the wood is obvious, nose comes alive and bitterness dissipates. Come back after a week of travels, pored the last glass (from fridge) and my gosh! Fruit and wood in very good harmony. Still fresh, no oxidation and really pleasant.

Apr 2nd, 2017
Aaron Tan

Been wanting to try this for while now. Flippin amazing nose. Needs some time a bottle though - that oak. Fine wine! Definitely one to turn those unconvinced by the orange team over.

Been wanting to try this for while now. Flippin amazing nose. Needs some time a bottle though - that oak. Fine wine! Definitely one to turn those unconvinced by the orange team over.

Aug 25th, 2016
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.1

Grapefruit, peach and red Apple. Quite funky. Good oak integration. Quite charming.

Grapefruit, peach and red Apple. Quite funky. Good oak integration. Quite charming.

May 17th, 2015
Jonathan Bleasel

Interesting. Bronzey red fruits, boozey and savoury

Interesting. Bronzey red fruits, boozey and savoury

Nov 26th, 2016
Stuart Robinson

Stuart had this 7 years ago

Stuart had this 7 years ago

Jul 4th, 2017
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.1

Matté had this 9 years ago

Matté had this 9 years ago

May 17th, 2015
Vivek

Vivek had this 4 years ago

Vivek had this 4 years ago

Nov 30th, 2020
Fransiskus Oey

Fransiskus had this 7 years ago

Fransiskus had this 7 years ago

Oct 7th, 2017