Cullen - Red Moon 2017

Cullen - Red Moon 2017

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Accolades:
92/100 – James Suckling

“This has very attractive red berries, as well as a darker-berry and plum thread. The palate has a very attractive, fleshy mid-section that delivers smooth dark-cherry and plum flavors. A blend of 57% malbec, 37% petit verdot and 6% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.” – James Suckling

Tasting Note: 57% Malbec, 37% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot from the Mangan vineyard. Medium red with ruby tinges. Plum, Cherries with lifted floral notes on the nose. Medium bodied with dark cherries, blueberries and savoury notes on the finish. Cellar with confidence for at least 10 years.

Certification: Organic, Biodynamic

Alcohol: 12.0%

Varietal: Malbec blend

Region: Margaret River, Western Australia

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Cullen

Cullen is a legendary, Margaret River Vineyard. Diana and Kevin Cullen were THE Margaret River pioneers back in the late 60’s. Kevin and Di Cullen planted a trial acre of vines at Wilyabrup in 1966 to form Cullen Wines. The encouraging results of this led to the planting of 18 acres of vines in 1971, including their first Cabernet vines. Daughter Vanya Cullen, took over the winemaking in 1989 and Cullen Wines has evolved into an estate specialising in single vineyard, premium quality wines, with low yields, hand tended, picked and dry farmed for maximum fruit quality, to ensure that the legacy and exacting standards remain uncompromised.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Bordeaux Red Blend

This is the most famous red blend of them all: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Just like in Bordeaux, where this blend originates from, you will almost always see Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot in the blend, too. Each grape brings its own special element to the overall wine be it acid, tannin, colour or aromatics.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Margaret River

The most well known sub-region of Western Australia. It is known best for its Burgundian-styled Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon white wines and their decadent Bordeaux-styled red blends.