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2021 Grace Madeline

Grace Madeline is Diana Madeline’s mother and Vanya Cullen’s maternal grand-mother. This wine named in her honour is a blend of 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Semillon.

The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon vines were planted on their own roots in 1976, and are farmed with 100% certified biodynamic, carbon positive methods.

The 2021 vintage was cooler than previous years creating greater aromatics. Once harvested the grapes are simply crushed to stainless steel and oak with over night skin contact.
Barrel-aged for 5 months in 72% new oak.

Vintage Notes

The 2021 harvest was defined by Covid and staff restrictions for hand harvesting.

The low yields ensured that the crop was harvested at optimal condition and ripeness. The harvest provided some challenges, with bird pressure and rain events during the growing seasons.

In spite of these adverse conditions, in Wilyabrup, we finished harvest in good time and are very happy with the wines.

Standout varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaker Notes

Vineyard: 100% Cullen Vineyard

Varieties: 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon

Harvest: 24th February Moon Opposite Saturn Flower day, 27th February Full Moon Fruit day & 2nd March Flower Day

Oak: 5 months in 72% new oak

Alcohol: 13%

Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale straw with green tinges. Cellar: Enjoy now or for up to 15 years. Bouquet: Citrus, kaffir lime, vanilla and curry leaf. Food: Kingfish ceviche, abalone and asparagus. Palate: Vibrant acidity, minerality, and texture, framing citrus, curry leaf, melon, cumin and vanilla flavours. A lively and young wine, with persistent flavour and texture.

Previous Releases

  • 2017 Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

    As usual, this blend contains a greater volume of Sauvignon Blanc than Semillon, which reflects the outstanding qualities of the fruit produced by the former variety on the Cullen Vineyard.

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  • 2018 Grace Madeline

    As usual, this blend contains a greater volume of Sauvignon Blanc than Semillon, which reflects the outstanding qualities of the fruit produced by the former variety on the Cullen Vineyard.

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