Cullen Wines
Diana Madeline Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Mid crimson in colour. Lovely Cabernet aromas with a trace of blue fruits and a hint of violets. Very balanced and harmonious on the palate. Elegant. Plenty of flavour intensity and only 12.5% ABV. Tannins are fine but persistent. So balanced almost nothing stands out - the characteristics of a lot of great wines. Will cruise on to its 20th birthday and beyond. Cullen - Margaret River royalty.
Mid crimson in colour. Lovely Cabernet aromas with a trace of blue fruits and a hint of violets. Very balanced and harmonious on the palate. Elegant. Plenty of flavour intensity and only 12.5% ABV. Tannins are fine but persistent. So balanced almost nothing stands out - the characteristics of a lot of great wines. Will cruise on to its 20th birthday and beyond. Cullen - Margaret River royalty.
Sep 30th, 2024On 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, 2016
A cracker Margaret River Cab blend. Have had younger vintages. This was excellent.
A cracker Margaret River Cab blend. Have had younger vintages. This was excellent.
Dec 15th, 2021
Perhaps it was the pairing with the rib eye pur but the wine did not lift anything.
Hope that a glass alone tomorrow will do the trick.
(Dont get me wrong the wine was beautiful on its own).
Perhaps it was the pairing with the rib eye pur but the wine did not lift anything.
Hope that a glass alone tomorrow will do the trick.
(Dont get me wrong the wine was beautiful on its own).
Almost perfect - balanced poised beautiful beautiful wine
Almost perfect - balanced poised beautiful beautiful wine
Apr 30th, 2020