Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon94%
Cabernet Franc3%
Merlot2%
Malbec0.5%
Petit Verdot0.5%
Drinking Window 2023-2073
Region Margaret River
Soil Ancient gravelly granite soils, Forest grove soils
Harvest Dates March 15 - April 3, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Cullen Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Biodynamic Barriques, Biodynamic Puncheons
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques and puncheons
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Vines planted 1971 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 1976 (Merlot, Cabernet Franc), 1978 (Malbec). Low-yielding vintage with cold, wet conditions until December followed by unprecedented dryness. Small berry sizes. Final pick on Moon opposite Saturn astral event. 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