Friday, October 4, 2024

Cullen 2022 Diana Madeline

 

I am fortunate enough to taste hundreds of new-release wines each year, but there are few I look forward to as much as this one. Vanya Cullen's tribute to her Margaret River pioneer mother, this is a benchmark cabernet blend from an outstanding vintage. Farmed and made biodynamically, the fruit spent 30 days on skins then 14 months in 55% new oak. The blend comprises 89% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% malbec. A symphony of flavours brilliantly conducted. Length, structure, deliciousness. 98 points from me. $160. https://www.cullenwines.com.au/

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