2007 SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON
Cullen
Wines varies the ratio of Sauvignon Blanc to Semillon in a given vintage
according to how these varieties perform in that vintage. Thus, as the
Sauvignon Blanc was so outstanding in 2005 and 2006, we decided that it
should comprise the vast majority of this classic blend in this year.
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The quality of this Cullen vineyard wine, and its counterpart blend from the family’s Mangan vineyard, provide ample evidence that 2007 was a great vintage for Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in Margaret River. However, these two outstanding wines differ markedly in style, which, in part, reflects substantial differences in the terrain of the two vineyards, even though those vineyards are separated only by a fence. It has now become clear that the use of biodynamic practices by Cullens is encouraging the vines in each of their vineyards to express their own individuality in terms of the characteristics of the fruit they produce. However, the differences in style also reflect differences in the compositions of the blends. Thus, in 2007, the Sauvignon Blanc produced on the Cullen Vineyard was particularly outstanding and thus chosen to dominate the blend from that vineyard, whereas the Semillon harvested from the Mangan vineyard was selected to play that role for that vineyard. The 2007 Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon was made by blending 80% Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon. Half of the wine was matured for three months in French barriques, two thirds of which were new.
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Greg Duncan
Powell, Full Bottle, The price tag is pretty steep for a Semillon Sauvignon
Blanc blend but this one is special. There’s a nervy acid
backbone that keeps the line and length straight and true and the
aromatics and textures are subtle and first class. Great with Balmain
bug tails. Gary Walsh – Winorama, This is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon of which half takes a three month spell in French barriques of which two thirds are new. Never mind all that though because this wine is just wow!. So wow! it impressed the pants off me and as a result I am sitting here typing up this note in my underpants… Aromas of passionfruit, fresh pineapple, cut grass, fennel, cream and spice. Multi-layered it strikes that rare and perfect balance between herbaceous and fruity elements. Fresh, poised and precise it has crystalline acidity and a lightly creamy textured palate with flavours of tropical fruit, grapefruit, grass and spice. There’s also a funky earthy character adding complexity. Seamless and long with a dry spicy finish - this is just about as good as it gets. 96 Points |