2005 ELLEN BUSSELL RED

This wine celebrates the life of Ellen Bussell, one of Margaret River’s most extraordinary pioneering women. In 1857, whilst still a teenager, Ellen and her new husband Alfred were the first Europeans to settle in the central cape area of the Margaret River region. They built a small wattle and daub cottage in a location that the local aboriginals had told them was idyllic and perfect for farming. Alfred called their property Ellensbrook in honour of his wife. Their twelve children were raised on that property, which was farmed by descendants of Alfred and Ellen Bussell until the 1960s.

Tasting notes		Reviews
2005 was another outstanding season for Red wine varieties at Cullen. This is a fruit driven wine suitable for immediate consumption. It is composed of 48% Malbec, 41% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged in used Oak barrels for 16 months. Please enjoy this wine over the next 5 years Colour: Ruby red with deep crimson meniscus. Bouquet: Rich, blueberry, eucalypt and savoury fruit aromas. Palate: Delightfully fresh black cherry flavours are backed by good fruit tannins. Cellaring: Drink over the next 2 to 3 years. Food: Meat dishes and mild to moderate flavoured cheeses.