2022 Grace Madeline
The Grace Madeline is the name of Diana Madeline’s mother, who was born in London in 1895 and died in Tasmania in 1963. She was an inspirational suffragette and nature photographer. This wine is made from 100% Cullen Vineyard sauvignon blanc and semillon vines planted in 1976-1988. The vines are planted on their own roots and certified biodynamic and carbon neutral.
The fruit is low yielding and comes from 7 different blocks of sauvignon blanc grown on lyre and Scott Henry trellising. The grapes were harvested on mainly fruit and one flower day with some skin contact to give phenolic tension. A portion has been fermented in the concrete egg, with 74% of the sauvignon blanc aged in biodynamic barrels for 6 months.
It is a blend of 76% sauvignon blanc and 24% Semillon.
Vintage Notes
2022 vintage grew wines of immense perfume and texture. The cooler season and low yields ensured that the health of the vines and hence the fruit quality. Exceptionally good for chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and of course Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaker Notes
Vineyard: 100% Cullen Vineyard
Varieties: 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Semillon
Harvest: Picked between 25th February and 7th March on fruit and flower days.
Oak: 6 months in 74% new oak
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Notes
Previous Releases
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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.
Read moreView Tasting Notes