Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $34.73Original AUD 50.00≈ €30.91 · £26.11 | cullenwines.com.au ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Region Margaret River
Harvest Dates 12, 15, and 21 February 2024
Production Details Multi-vineyard blend; the Cabernet Sauvignon component from Cullen Vineyard yielded 4.2 tonnes per hectare. The season was exceptionally hot, dry, and early, with water stress affecting dry-grown vines and low bird and disease pressure.
Tasting Notes Ripe mulberry and purple hues; ironstone, cigar box, sage, red capsicum, mulberry, violets, rose, wild red fruits, dark chocolate, blackcurrant, cedar, and sandalwood; fine-grained tannins.
Food Pairing Seasoned venison, lamb cutlets, pork belly, and roasted vegetables
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2023 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 Aging 14 months
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
2022 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 Aging 15 months
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
2021 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 Aging 15 months
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
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon92%
Merlot4%
Cabernet Franc3%
Malbec1%
Drinking Window 2020-2070
Region Margaret River
Soil Ancient gravelly granite soils, Forest grove soils
Harvest Dates February 8 - March 10, 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Cullen Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Biodynamic Barriques, Biodynamic Puncheons
Oak Aging 13 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques and puncheons
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Harvest dates included 2 Moon Opposite Saturn events and two Full Moons - one being a fruit day perigee and the other a Moon Opposite Saturn flower day. Vines planted 1971 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 1976 (Merlot, Cabernet Franc), 1978 (Malbec). Carbon neutral winery.
Certifications Organic certified 2003, Biodynamic certified 2004
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon87%
Merlot7%
Cabernet Franc3%
Malbec2%
Petit Verdot1%
Drinking Window 2019-2069
Region Margaret River
Soil Ancient gravelly granite soils, Forest grove soils
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Cullen Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Biodynamic Barriques, Biodynamic Puncheons
Pressing Method Gentle Basket Pressing
Maceration 20 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Second Fill Oak55%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques and puncheons
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Low yielding vintage: Cabernet Sauvignon 4.75 t/ha, Merlot 2.13 t/ha, Cabernet Franc 4.01 t/ha, Malbec 3.43 t/ha. Skin contact 10-29 days before gentle basket pressing to barrel. Vines planted 1971 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 1976 (Merlot, Cabernet Franc), 1978 (Malbec). Carbon neutral winery.
Certifications Organic certified 2003, Biodynamic certified 2004
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Producer Information
Website
Address
4323 Caves Road, Wilyabrup WA 6280, Australia
Phone
(08) 9755 5277
Owner
Vanya Cullen (Managing Director)
Cellarmaster
Vanya Cullen