Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon89%
Merlot5%
Cabernet Franc3%
Malbec3%
Drinking Window 2022-2072
Region Margaret River
Soil Ancient gravelly granite soils, Forest grove soils
Harvest Dates March 12-16, 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Cullen Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Biodynamic Barriques, Biodynamic Puncheons
Maceration 30 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques and puncheons
Extended Maceration Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Vines planted 1971 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 1976 (Merlot, Cabernet Franc), 1978 (Malbec). Low yields. Carbon neutral winery. Hand harvested across 5 biodynamic calendar days including flower days, culminating on a full Moon fruit day when Venus and Saturn were in conjunction.
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