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Cullen Diana Madeline 2023

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Halliday score of 98 points

Why You Will Love It

Iconic – One of Australia’s most highly regarded Cabernet blends

Certified Biodynamic & Carbon Positive – Pure, sustainable winemaking

Exceptional Vintage – Cooler conditions produced wines of immense perfume and texture

Rich & Layered – Vibrant dark fruit, chocolate, ironstone, and fine tannins

Incredible Longevity – Cellaring potential of 50+ years

Acclaimed by Critics – Consistently rated 98 points by top wine reviewers

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Tasting Notes

  • Colour – Deep mulberry with velvet cherry hues and hints of red brick
  • Bouquet – Rich cherry, dark chocolate, rose, violet, ironstone, and subtle spice
  • Palate – Juicy, structured, and complex, with unctuous fruit supported by fine-grained tannins. Cherry, mulberry, and dark chocolate merge seamlessly with an earthy minerality, leaving a long, elegant finish.

Vintage & Vineyard

The 2023 vintage was exceptional for Cabernet Sauvignon, with low yields producing fruit of remarkable intensity and purity.

  • Vineyard: 100% Cullen Estate Vineyard (certified biodynamic & carbon positive)
  • Harvest: 12th–16th March (three flower days, full moon fruit day)
  • Vine Age: Cabernet Sauvignon (planted 1971), Merlot (1976), Cabernet Franc (1976), Malbec (1978)

Winemaking & Maturation

Crafted with minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the fruit and terroir:

  • Hand-harvested on biodynamic calendar days
  • 30 days on skins for enhanced structure and complexity
  • Matured for 14 months in 55% new French oak (barriques & puncheons)
  • No fining or additions, allowing for a natural, expressive wine

Perfect Food Pairings

  • Margaret River Wagyu beef – A classic pairing for this elegant Cabernet blend
  • Confit duck – The richness of the dish complements the wine’s plush fruit and fine tannins
  • Roasted root vegetables – Brings out the wine’s earthy complexity and spice
  • Aged cheddar or Manchego – Enhances the wine’s deep fruit and silky texture

Acclaim

✅ 98 Points – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
“Wonderfully vibrant purple in colour. The nose gives plums, cassis, nutmeg, mocha, cigar box, and near-perfect oak integration. Finely balanced with immense length, silky yet structured tannins, and alluring depth. This will sail through 15–20 years in the cellar.”

✅ 98 Points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
“Bright and brilliant with a nervy, tense energy driving the palate. Succulent fruit harnessed by chalky tannins and 55% new oak. A wine of extraordinary elegance and poise, with decades ahead of it.”

✅ 98 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“Deep red-purple hue, shy bouquet leading into a latent, structured palate with masses of fine tannins. Subtle violet and blackberry emerge. Tremendous depth, muscle, and longevity – this will evolve beautifully over time.”

Additional Information 

  • Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • Cellaring: Enjoy now or age for 50+ years
  • Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
  • Closure: Screw cap
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