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"Winegrowing began on the Cullen property in Margaret River over 40 years ago. Studies in the early 1960’s showed that Margaret River had some very special qualities. The climate was particularly suited to growing Bordelais varieties and in particular Cabernet Sauvignon. On the advice of eminent agronomist Dr John Gladstones, Dr Kevin and Diana Cullen were involved in the first planting of a trial acre of vines at Wilyabrup in 1966. The encouraging results of this led to the planting of 18 acres of vines on their sheep and cattle farm in 1971, including their first Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were planted between 1976 and 1978.

While Kevin Cullen worked as a doctor to support the business, Diana Cullen supervised and managed the winery and become Chief Winemaker in 1981. Di made history in 1982 being the first woman to win a trophy in the Perth Royal Show. In 1983 she was joined by daughter Vanya, who was later appointed as Chief Winemaker in 1989 and Managing Director from 1999.

Sadly, Kevin passed away in 1994 and Diana in 2003, and our flagship wines are now named in their honour, being the Kevin John Chardonnay and Diana Madeline (Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot). Both Kevin and Diana have been awarded life membership with the Margaret River Wine Industry Association, and in 2003 the WA Wine Industry Association introduced the annual Diana Madeline Cullen Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to the WA Wine Industry in her honour.

In 2005, the iconic Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot was elevated to the top Langton’s classification category of ‘Exceptional’ – reserved for just 11 Australian wines, and the Kevin John Chardonnay 2007 was awarded the World’s Best Chardonnay at the 2010 Decanter World Wine Awards.

In 2011, the Diana Madeline 2009 received awards for Jeremy Oliver’s Wine of the Year, Nick Stock’s Best Cabernet Merlot blend and Ray Jordan’s Best Cabernet Merlot.

In 2014, The Diana Madeline 2012 received James Halliday’s award for Best Cabernet Blend, James Halliday Wine Companion 2015

Committed to biodynamic viticulture, Cullen Wines has evolved into an iconic winery focused on quality, integrity and sustainability at all levels of the business."

Quelle: http://www.cullenwines.com.au

Cullen Diana Madeline 2019 Margaret River

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Vom Pionier des biodynamischen Weinbaus am Margaret River

Der Diana Madeline ist einer der Maßstäbe für Bordeaux-Blends aus Australien und Chief Winemaker Vanya Cullen wird vom Decanter Magazine als die "Tannin-Flüsterin" bezeichnet. Fein und geschliffen sind diese, und verleihen dem Wein bei aller Mundfülle eine mineralische Finesse. Dunkle Waldbeeren und Cassis, Bitterschokolade und Edelhölzer aber auch Rosenblüten und Veilchen prägen das Aroma des Cullen Diana Madeline 2019 Margaret River. MaryAnn Worobiec notiert für den Wine Spectator: "Dicht und konzentriert, mit ausgefeilten Noten von Cassis, Kirsch, grünen Oliven und prallen Brombeeren, die durch würzige Zedernholz-, Tabak- und malzige Assam-Schwarztee-Noten ausgeglichen werden. Die Tannine verfestigen sich im Abgang."

Den Jahrgang 2019 hat James Suckling noch nicht bewertet. Hier seine Punkte und Beschreibung des Diana Madeline 2018 (April 2020):

This is a superb edition of this revered, cabernet-based blend with such complete, seamless and elegant feel, yet there’s such depth of flavor, too. Aromas of fresh redcurrants, red and violet flowers, subtle spice, fresh earth, paper bark, fresh-picked thyme and sage, red berries and some cedary notes. The palate is stunning and has a brand of elegance with power that is found in only the greatest wines. Pristine mulberries, red plums, blueberries and red cherries sail through layers of fine tannin, into an unwaveringly long and vibrant finish. An exceptionally concentrated and convincing Diana Madeline release, this is one of their finest. A blend of 79% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot, 6% cabernet franc and 5% malbec. Delicious now, but his will bloom from 2028. Screw cap.

82,50 EUR
110,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Cullen Chardonnay 2018 Kevin John Margaret River

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Der Chardonnay 2018 Kevin John Margaret River wurde von den Pionieren des australischen Weinbaus in Sachen Biodynamie erzeugt: Cullen Wines! Auch in 2018 ein echter Top-Chardonnay am Margaret River. Konstant hohe Bewertungen der internationalen Fachpresse sind ein beredtes Zeugnis für dieses Ausnahme-Gewächs.

Im Glas leuchtet er mit einem hellgoldenen Strohgelb und grünen Reflexen. In der Nase bietet er einen ganzen Strauß an Aromeneindrücken: Weiße Blüten und feine Honigtöne treffen hier auf Orangenblüten. Feigen. und getrocknete Birnen. Am Gaumen bewahrt er bei aller Kraft eine ausgewogene Balance zwischen mineralisch frischer Säure und den markanten Aromen des Chardonnays wie auch des Barrique-Ausbaus. Man erkennt dabei Eindrücke von Limette. Feige. ebenfalls wieder getrocknete Birne und mehr. Definitiv auch in 2018 ein großartiger Genusswert. der noch lange reifen kann!

96 Punkte Gary Walsh - Wine Front !
"Quite often. when I sit down to taste and write about wine. I think to myself what an odd profession this is. that I’ve somehow got myself into. But some days are better than others. that’s for sure.
The two things here that lift this wine above the pack are texture and length. and both are unquestionably impressive. There’s zing and chalk. intensity. and a lingering aftertaste. In among all that there’s ripe lime. spicy oak. mint nougat. dried pear and cashew. Power delivered on rails of zesty acidity. a saline character. oak certainly present. but not overdone. It’s the very model of a modern Chardonnay. It’s a beauty."

69,95 EUR
93,27 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

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