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Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Blend 2009

A superlative wine, beautifully balanced, measured and focused, already revealing remarkable complexity and character. A pristine, floral and heady bouquet of violets, cassis, dark cherries and blackberries knit with cedar/vanilla oak and backed by nuances of briar and meaty complexity precedes an unctuous, long and seamless palate that remains gentle and willowy. Underpinned by very fine, powdery al dente tannin, itÕs deeply layered and flavoured, finishing with exemplary balance.

Vintage

2009

Peak years to drink

2029 - 2039

Jeremy's score

98 / 100

Seal type

Screw top

Category:
Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Blend
Margaret River
Price Range at Release: $100-$199
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.0
A superlative wine, beautifully balanced, measured and focused, already revealing remarkable complexity and character. A pristine, floral and heady bouquet of violets, cassis, dark cherries and blackberries knit with cedar/vanilla oak and backed by nuances of briar and meaty complexity precedes an unctuous, long and seamless palate that remains gentle and willowy. Underpinned by very fine, powdery al dente tannin, itÕs deeply layered and flavoured, finishing with exemplary balance.
Last Date Tasted: 13/06/2020
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Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2018
9017.0

2026-2030
2016
9618.9

2028-2036+
2014
9518.7

2026-2034
2013
9017.1

2021-2025
2012
8816.5

2020-2024
2011
9217.8

2023-2031
2010
9719.2

2030-2040
2009
9819.6

2029-2039
2008
9618.9

2020-2028+
2007
8916.7

2012-2015+
2006
8716.0

2011-2014
2005
9719.3

2017-2025
2004
9719.3

2024-2034
2003
9518.6

2015-2023
2002
9518.6

2014-2022
2001
9719.4

2013-2021+
2000
9719.3

2012-2020+
1999
9719.2

2019-2029
1998
9619.0

2010-2018+
1997
9318.1

2009-2017
1996
9518.6

2008-2016
1995
9619.0

2015-2025
1994
9518.8

2006-2014
1993
9418.3

2005-2013+
1992
9418.5

2004-2012+
1991
8916.8

2003-2011
1990
9017.2

2002-2010
1989
9518.6

2001-2009
1988
8615.8

1996-2000
1987
8916.8

1999-2007
1986
8916.8

2006-2016
1985
9318.2

2005-2015
1984
9518.8

2004-2014
1983
9418.5

1995-2003+
1982
9117.5

1994-2002
1981
9017.2

1993-2001+
1980
9318.0

2000-2005
1980
8916.7

1992-2000+
1979
9217.8

1991-1999+
1979
9117.6

1991-1999+
1978
8515.5

1983-1986
1976
9217.7

1988-1996

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
White Wines
Amber Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Blend >Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon >Kevin John Chardonnay >Late Harvest Chenin Blanc Semillon >Mangan Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Blend >Margaret River White >Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Blend >Sauvignon Blanc >
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon >Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot >Diana Madeline Cabernet Blend >Mangan East Block Red Blend >Mangan Red Blend >Pinot Noir >Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot >
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:
www.cullenwines.com.au
Email:
[email protected]

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