2019 Cullen Vineyard Wilyabrup Cabernet Merlot Biodynamic, Margaret River

Deep red/purple hue, with very attractive, lifted aromatics of violets, blue and red fruits, the palate full-bodied and firm in abundant tannins. The persistent grip could be challenging in its market price-point. Definitely, a wine to be served with hearty protein-rich food. An impressive wine in its station and very much like a junior Diana Madeline, albeit a little more straightforward. Great value! 04 JUN 2021 Drink 2022–2034

The maritime climate of Margaret River allows a near perfect environment in which to grow the finest quality grapes. The rocky soils produce low yielding intensely flavoured grapes and the flavour of these grapes is what creates the fabric for the wine style at Cullen. The vines are dry farmed, helping to ensure maximum fruit quality, and all pruning and harvesting are done by hand with great care. Quality is paramount and when the hand-harvested grapes arrive at the winery from the vineyard, they are sorted again to ensure that only the best goes into the bottle. Biodynamic practices and minimal intervention apply to both vineyard and winery with all wines being naturally fermented. As time passes, a greater understanding of the vineyard and grapes is gained and this makes possible the creation of a more individual wine style.