2010 Margaret River Red
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2010 was the fourth outstanding vintage in Margaret River and this applied to both red and white varieties. During November 2009, there was good rainfall, which helped carry the vines through some hot weather in subsequent months. Furthermore, the combination of careful shoot and foliage trimming, and the numerous benefits of biodynamic viticulture, resulted in an increase in yields, but without any loss of quality.Read More
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Deep brilliant red with strong purple meniscus.
Bouquet:
Intense, fresh, plum and mulberry aromas.
Palate:
The rich and round mulberry flavours are complimented by the good, clean and firm tannins.
Cellaring:
10 – 15 years.
Food:
Strongly flavoured chicken dishes, lamb, mild beef and cheeses.
Winemaking Details
Vineyard:
Cullen and Mangan Vineyards.
Varieties:
48% Malbec, 36% Petit Verdot and 16% Merlot.
Harvest:
5 – 24 March 2010
Oak:
21% aged in two year old French oak barrels for 8 months.
Total Acid:
5.7 g/L; pH 3.53
Alcohol:
13%
Reviews:
A 48/36/16% blend of malbec, petit verdot and merlot with only 21% of the wine having oak contact (eight months in 2-year-old French oak). It is a compelling demonstration of the quality of the fruit that Cullen receives, leaving others shaking their heads in envy. It is full of red and blackcurrant fruit with emphasis on plum, and has a soft, inviting palate.