Cullen Wines Diana Madeline 2023

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Product Description: A benchmark Australian Cabernet that channels purity, finesse and place. The 2023 Cullen Diana Madeline is a masterclass in biodynamic precision and elegance, drawn entirely from the Cullen Vineyard’s 52-year-old dry-grown vines in Wilyabrup. Named for co-founder Diana Madeline Cullen, this wine is one of Australia’s most iconic Cabernet blends—crafted without additions, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged for 14 months in French oak (40% new). The final blend includes 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, and small portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot. The 2023 vintage brought low yields, tiny berries and exceptional ripeness—resulting in a wine of intense concentration, but also energy and lift. There’s a soaring perfume of rose petal, violet, black cherry and graphite. The palate is seamless and structured, with notes of cassis, dark chocolate, cedar and spice wrapped in fine tannins. It’s a wine that wears its power with grace, offering poise now but destined to evolve beautifully for decades. Described by critics as one of the finest Diana Madelines ever made, this is a wine of vitality, precision, and quiet force. A true statement from Margaret River’s biodynamic pioneer. Tasting Notes NOSE – Perfumed and precise Roses, violets, glazed cherries, bay leaf and graphite with notes of liquorice, spice and black olive. PALATE – Seamless and layered Succulent dark fruit—plum, cassis, mulberry—melds with cocoa, cedar, sandalwood and firm yet graceful tannins. FINISH – Persistent and poised Silky tannin, mineral finesse and exceptional drive. Power without weight. Reviews & Accolades A wine of tremendous energy and verve. Great wine!” – Ray Jordan, 99 Points Perhaps the finest young Australian Cabernet I can recall seeing… it is simply brilliant.” – Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot, 99 Points Power without weight, look no further… highly recommended.” – Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 98 Points Complex, complete and structured. Gosh, what a wine.” – Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion, 97 Points A big wine of awesome concentration and arresting structure… this really has some wow factor.” – Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 97 Points Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot Country – Australia Region – Margaret River, Western Australia Vintage – 2023 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5% Farming – Organic, Biodynamic, Carbon Neutral