Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon91%
Merlot4%
Cabernet Franc3%
Malbec2%
Drinking Window 2021-2071
Region Margaret River
Soil Ancient gravelly granite soils, Forest grove soils
Harvest Dates March 12-28, 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Cullen Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Biodynamic Barriques, Biodynamic Puncheons
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques, puncheons, and biodynamic barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Commemorates 50th year since 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and Diana Madeline Cullen's 100th birthday. Low yields due to Covid restrictions and hand harvesting challenges. Bird pressure and rain events during growing season. Harvested on Moon opposite Saturn fruit day and super Moon flower day. Vines planted 1971 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 1976 (Merlot, Cabernet Franc), 1978 (Malbec). Carbon neutral winery.
Certifications Organic certified 2003, Biodynamic certified 2004
Producer Information
Website
Address
4323 Caves Road, Wilyabrup WA 6280, Australia
Phone
(08) 9755 5277
Owner
Vanya Cullen (Managing Director)
Cellarmaster
Vanya Cullen