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. Closure: screwcap.
99 points Nick Stock jamessuckling.com April 2020
The varietal blend is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. The wine was aged in 80% biodynamic barrels of which 50% were new.
Deep mulberry with purple hues showing youthful exuberance.Delicious aroma presentation of mulberry, cherry, rose, violets, dark chocolate, ironstone with completely intoxicating nectar. Classic old vine Cullen Wilyabrup, Cabernet Sauvignon.
A powerful wine with fruit spreading across the palate. An abundance of fine tannins enhance the detail of Cabernet Sauvignon. Balanced with rose, violets and a compote of fruit, mulberry, plum, and cassis - deliciously dense with fruit. Smooth long flavour. Quintessential Diana Madeline in a great year. Cellar up to 50 years
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Biodynamic |
Country | Australia |
Region | Margaret River |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec |
Vintage | 2018 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 99 |