Cullen 2008 Margaret River Red
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| Varieties |
Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Malbec (27%), Merlot (25%), Petit Verdot (11%), Cabernet Franc (1%) |
| Classification |
B |
| Region |
Margaret River, South West Australia |
| Winery |
Cullen
Di Cullen and her husband Dr Kevin Cullen planted A trial acre of vines in the Margaret River region in 1966 on land which they bought as a coastal getaway. It was to mark the beginning of Margaret River as a wine region. The encouraging results led
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| Tasting Notes |
Colour Medium red with crimson meniscus.
Bouquet Attractive blend of black fruits, plums and violets.
Palate Medium weight and containing an abundance of delicious fruit and ripe cherry flavours.
Cellaring Drink over next 2-3 years.
Food Most meat dishes and cheeses. |
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| Winemaking Notes |
This delicious wine, which was made for consumption in the next few years, comprises a blend of the main Bordeaux grape varieties. Although Cabernet Sauvignon is the main contributor (35%), this is closely followed by Malbec (27%) and Merlot (25%), with Petit Verdot (12%) and Cabernet Franc (1%) playing a smaller but important role. The diversity of the grape varieties and the maturation of the wine in French oak, of which as much as 40% was new, accounts for the quality and complexity of Cullens’ entry level red wine. This wine is produced from grapes grown biodynamically on the Cullen and Mangan vineyards in Maragret River. |
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