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Cullen Margaret River White (Organic, Biodynamic)
Producer
Cullen’s 28 hectares of vineyards are located in the Wilyabrup part of Margaret River... Founded in 1965 by Di and Kevin Cullen, the winemaking is now managed by their daughter Vanya. Passion and a strong sense of responsibility to the land define Vanya’s biodynamic approach to viticulture, while pioneering environmental initiatives led to Cullen becoming Australia’s first carbon neutral winery in 2007Vineyards
The grapes for this wine are grown on the Cullen and Mangan vineyards, with varying percentages each year depending on the vintage conditions. This vintage 33% was from the Cullen vineyard and 67% from the Mangan vineyard. The soils here are old, granite and gravely sandy loam, overlaying lateric subsoils.Vintage Information
The Cullen Wines team couldn’t believe their good fortune as the weather conditions in late 2009 and early 2010 began to unfold and it became clear that 2010 was going to produce the fourth outstanding vintage on the trot. The good rainfall that fell in November helped the vines through some hot weather and prudent shoot and foliage trimming, aided by the numerous benefits of biodynamic viticulture, resulted in an increase in yields, but without any loss of quality. The summer was slightly warmer and drier in 2010 than in 2009, resulting in the production of slightly richer wines in the more recent of those vintages. Harvest was 11th February to 10th March.Vinification
All grapes were hand harvested and sorted before crushing. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to retain freshness. 11% of the wine was aged in new French oak barriques for 11 months.Tasting Notes
A complex blend of lime, guava, passionfruit and fresh cut grass come through on the nose to be followed by a refined and elegant palate. Attractive notes of passionfruit and pineapple are enhanced by the mineral texture and great depth of flavour.| Vintage | 2010 |
| Grape varieties | 51% Semillon 37% Sauvignon Blanc 5% Chenin Blanc 4% Chardonnay |
| Region | Margaret River,Western Australian |
| Winemaker | Vanya Cullen |
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| Alcohol (ABV) | 12.5%% |
| Case of 6 | £77.94 |
