Personalised Cullen Mangan Vineyard Red Moon 2024 13% 750ml
Personalised Cullen Mangan Vineyard Red Moon 2024 13% 750ml
On the advice of eminent agronomist Dr. John Gladstones, Dr. Kevin and Diana Cullen planted a trial acre of vines at Wilyabrup, Margaret River in 1966. Commencing in 1971, 18 acres of vines were planted on their sheep and cattle farm, including their first Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were planted between 1976 and 1978.
In 2005, the iconic Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot was elevated to the top Langton's classification category of 'Exceptional'. All Cullen Wines are grown on a certified Biodynamic, Carbon Neutral and naturally powered estate.Â
Variety: Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Winemaker: Vanya Cullen
Reviews:
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion - 93 Pts
A blend of 33/23/22/17/5% malbec/grenache/mourvèdre/petit verdot/merlot. Fruit still comes off the Mangan vineyard, augmented by 33% off the Cullen property. While the vintage was a hot, dry one, this is so fragrant, lively and buoyant – belying the season. Dark fruit – all plums and blackberries with red berries liberally coated with warm, woodsy spices (not oak per se, as this is aged 8 months in older barrels). Fuller bodied with fine, silty tannins and juicy acidity. Terrific red now but will garner more complexity in time.
Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot - 92 Pts
From the Mangan vineyard, this is harvested on the night of a red moon – which happens during “a total lunar eclipse when the light filtering through the Earth’s atmosphere dapples the moon in red light”. The blend is 33% Malbec, 23% Grenache, 22% Mourvedre, 17% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot, which spent eight months in old oak. A joy to drink while young, but it has legs. A vibrant colour, this is still youthful and very fresh. We have aromas weaving through plums, blackcurrants, chocolate and dried herbs with hints of coffee grinds. A brightly flavoured style, with medium length and sleek tannins, there is a fine line of zesty acidity. Perfect for your next gourmet barbecue.
