Cullen Diana Madeline 2021 6pack 13.5% 750ml
Cullen Diana Madeline 2021 6pack 13.5% 750ml
This wine is the culmination of over 50 years of dedication effort and respect for the land. The quest for better quality wine made using sustainable methods.
The grapes for this wine were hand harvested on the biodynamic fruit and flower days across 5 picks from the middle of March to the super Moon Flower day two weeks later (including a Moon opposite Saturn fruit day harvest). It was then aged in 50% new oak for a period of 15 months with barriques and puncheons and biodynamic barrels included. The final blend is 91% Cabernet.
VINTAGE NOTES
The 2021 vintage 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.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Vineyard: 100% Cullen Vineyard
Varieties: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc & 2% Malbec
Harvest: Fruit and flower days between 12th and 28th March, including a MOSH fruit and a super Moon flower day.
Oak: 15 months in 50% new oak
Alcohol: 13.5%