Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2021

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Vegan Suitable
Certified Biodynamic
Certified Organic

Winery

Cullen
Region
Margaret River, WA
Grapes
Chardonnay

Concentrated citrus; lemon, lime, and orange. A long palate which right now is tightly wound, some funk and matchstick taking this wine to a beautiful complex chardonnay heaven, poised now to open its song to the world and tell its story to all who partake in the drinking.

The 2021 Kevin John is another landmark in the journey of finding the holy grail of great chardonnay with biodynamics, digging deeper to find wines of the land.

The Story

Tasting Notes for Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2021 from the Winery

The 2021 Kevin John is another landmark in the journey of finding the holy grail of great chardonnay with biodynamics, digging deeper to find wines of the land.
Harvested across 3 weeks including fruit and flower days and fermented naturally in biodynamic barrels, concrete eggs and amphorae. This wine matured in 35% new puncheons for 8 months before bottling without fining or filtration.

Vintage Notes

The 2021 harvest was defined by Covid and staff restrictions for hand harvesting. The low yields ensured that the crop was harvested at optimal condition and ripeness. Bird pressure was high and rain events during the growing seasons and also throughout harvest provided challenges.

In spite of these adverse conditions, in Wilyabrup, we finished harvest in good time and are very happy with the wines. Standout varieties: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon.

Colour: Light straw/gold with green tinges

Cellar: Enjoy now or for up to 20 years

Bouquet: Minerally, white flower, mandarin, curry leaf, nutmeg

Food: Dhufish

Palate: Concentrated citrus; lemon, lime, and orange. A long palate which right now is tightly wound, some funk and matchstick taking this wine to a beautiful complex chardonnay heaven, poised now to open its song to the world and tell its story to all who partake in the drinking.

Winemaker Notes

Vineyard: 100% Cullen Vineyard

Varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Harvest: 3rd to 18th February, on fruit and flower days.

Oak: 8 months in 35% now oak

Alcohol: 13%

Cullen Wines

Grown in the ancient soils of Wilyabrup, Cullen wine comes from the heart of the land rather than the mind of the winemaker. They are the only biodynamic and carbon positive winery in the region.

(SKU: CW_KJC_CV)

The Specs

Wine Type	White
Vintage	2021
Grapes	Chardonnay
Region	Margaret River, WA
Volume	750mL
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Screwcap
Country of Origin	Australia
Alcohol %	13.0
Alcohol Level	Moderate [12-14%]
Calories from alcohol per 100mL	73
Residual Sugar g/L	≈ 2
Sugar Level	Dry [0-4 g/L]
Sugar (g) per 100mL	less than 1
Calories from sugar per 100mL	0
Total Calories per 100mL	73
Calorie Level per 100mL	Average [70-90]
Vegan Suitable	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes
Certified Organic	Yes

Expert Reviews & Media

97 Points - Gary Walsh

TheWine Front (9th May, 2022)

I think Cullen wines are getting more distinctive, and different to other typical Margaret River wines year on year. That’s a very good thing in my book. “Fermented naturally in biodynamic barrels, concrete eggs and amphorae. This wine is matured in 35% new puncheons for 8 months before bottling without fining or filtration.”
The colour is pretty deep and bold, though that’s neither here nor there. Sea salt, violets, tangerine and white nectarine, aniseed, nutmeg and assorted sweet spices, a slight clay-like earthiness. It’s saline and bright, bursts with ripe acidity, a very ‘minerally’ feel to it, juicy lime and pink grapefruit, a firm chalk dust texture, and lime zest. Intense, really tight, with superb length. Almost a nod to Jura here. Such distinctive personality and so much charisma. It’s superb.

98 Points - Ray Jordan

(June 2022)

Gosh, where do you start with this exceptional chardonnay that marks the 50th year of winemaking at Cullen. Harvested across 3 weeks including fruit and flower days and fermented naturally in biodynamic barrels, concrete eggs and amphorae. This wine was matured in 35% new puncheons for 8 months before bottling without fining or filtration. There's a subtle aromatic fragrance of spice and cumquat. The palate is precise and defined by its length and linear profile. When tasted it was coiled and tight as a drum with a savoury and slightly struck match complexity. Very long cellaring potential.

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