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Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2018
Smoky, waxy aromas of citrus, nectarine and smoky oak overlie suggestions of wheatmeal and sweetcorn. Initially round and juicy, with some viscosity and richness, its luscious core of peach and nectarine fruit loses its intensity down the palate, which becomes quite stringy, raw and drying with discordant oak-derived tannin, finishing with some minerality but also rather a sour-edged spikiness and greenish nuance.
Vintage
2018
Peak years to drink
2023 - 2026
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay
Margaret River
Price Range at Release: $100-$199
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.5
$ Rel: 110
Smoky, waxy aromas of citrus, nectarine and smoky oak overlie suggestions of wheatmeal and sweetcorn. Initially round and juicy, with some viscosity and richness, its luscious core of peach and nectarine fruit loses its intensity down the palate, which becomes quite stringy, raw and drying with discordant oak-derived tannin, finishing with some minerality but also rather a sour-edged spikiness and greenish nuance.
Last Date Tasted: 10/10/2020
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2018
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88 | 16.5 | 2023-2026  |
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2017
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90 | 17.2 | 2019-2022+  |
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2014
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93 | 18.2 | 2019-2022+ |
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2013
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89 | 16.8 | 2015-2018+ |
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2012
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87 | 16.2 | 2017-2020 |
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2011
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88 | 16.4 | 2013-2016 |
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2010
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92 | 17.9 | 2015-2018 |
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2009
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94 | 18.3 | 2011-2014+ |
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2008
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91 | 17.4 | 2010-2013+ |
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2007
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94 | 18.3 | 2012-2015 |
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2006
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87 | 16.3 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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93 | 18.0 | 2010-2013 |
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2004
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89 | 16.7 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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83 | 15.2 | 2005-2008 |
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2002
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96 | 19.1 | 2007-2010 |
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2001
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95 | 18.8 | 2006-2009+ |
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2000
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94 | 18.5 | 2005-2008 |
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1999
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95 | 18.6 | 2007-2011 |
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1998
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94 | 18.5 | 2000-2003 |
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1997
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96 | 18.9 | 2002-2005+ |
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1996
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95 | 18.6 | 2001-2004+ |
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1995
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94 | 18.3 | 2000-2003 |
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1994
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95 | 18.6 | 2002-2006 |
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1993
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94 | 18.4 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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95 | 18.6 | 1997-2000 |
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1990
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95 | 18.6 | 1995-1998 |
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1989
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87 | 16.0 | 1994-1997 |
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1988
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90 | 17.2 | 1993-1996 |
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1987
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91 | 17.6 | 1995-1999 |
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1986
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90 | 17.0 | 1991-1994 |
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1985
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93 | 18.0 | 1990-1993 |
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1982
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90 | 17.0 | 1987-1990+ |
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Winery
Cullen
Cullen occupies a special place in the consciousness of Australian wine. Under Di and now Vanya Cullen, the winery has simultaneously become a leader not only in quality but also sustainability, which it has achieved through equal measures of conviction, commitment and talent. The current releases include a racy, mineral Cullen Vineyard white blend of benchmark quality, a rather nondescript Kevin John Chardonnay and a leaner, drying expression of Diana Madeline (the cabernet blend) that seems to have picked up some oak-derived volatility. I take no pleasure in reporting what I taste in these famous wines, and frankly almost hope I'm proven wrong. My role, however, demands a dispassionate stance Đ even if virtually every other wine critic supports them strongly. I note at least that the Kevin John appears to have shed the spiky, sweet-sour characters of recent vintages.
Chief Executive(s):
Vanya Cullen
Winemaker:
Vanya Cullen
Viticulturist:
Matt Dermody
Production Dozen:
25000
Tonnes Processed:
300
Address:
Lot 4323 Caves Road , Wilyabrup , Western Australia 6284 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 4.30pm
Principal Wine Region:
Margaret River
Telephone:
(08) 9755 5277
Facsimile:
(08) 9755 5550
Website:
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