Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon87%
Merlot7%
Cabernet Franc3%
Malbec2%
Petit Verdot1%
Drinking Window 2019-2069
Region Margaret River
Soil Ancient gravelly granite soils, Forest grove soils
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Cullen Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Biodynamic Barriques, Biodynamic Puncheons
Pressing Method Gentle Basket Pressing
Maceration 20 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Second Fill Oak55%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques and puncheons
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Low yielding vintage: Cabernet Sauvignon 4.75 t/ha, Merlot 2.13 t/ha, Cabernet Franc 4.01 t/ha, Malbec 3.43 t/ha. Skin contact 10-29 days before gentle basket pressing to barrel. Vines planted 1971 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 1976 (Merlot, Cabernet Franc), 1978 (Malbec). Carbon neutral winery.
Certifications Organic certified 2003, Biodynamic certified 2004
Producer Information
Website
Address
4323 Caves Road, Wilyabrup WA 6280, Australia
Phone
(08) 9755 5277
Owner
Vanya Cullen (Managing Director)
Cellarmaster
Vanya Cullen