2009 MARGARET RIVER WHITE

This
wine is essentially a replacement for the Ellen Bussell White wine and
is made entirely from fruit grown on Cullens own vineyards. As it is made
predominantly from the traditional Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and
Semillon, it is bottled in a Bordeaux bottle. However, the wine does contain
a small amount of Chardonnay and this has added complexity and a touch
of richness to the middle palate, without changing the basic structure
of the wine.

Tasting notes

Reviews

This is the best white wine yet produced under this label, which reflects the exceptional quality of the 2009 vintage for white as well as red wines. In addition, this wine now constitutes just the right blend of a suite of varieties for producing the style that Cullen Wines are seeking for this label. The wine comprises a blend of 44% Sauvignon Blanc, 36% Semillon, 11% Chardonnay and 9% Verdelho. The Chardonnay has helped fill out the middle palate, while the Verdelho contributes an attractive spiciness to the classic Cullen Wines blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Colour:	Straw colour with green tinges
Bouquet:	Complex blend of lime, guava and passionfruit and fresh cut grass
Palate:	Refined, elegant and again complex, with great depth of middle palate fruit. The attractive combination of fresh passionfruit and pineapple fruit flavours are enhanced by the mineral texture. This wine has the great advantage of having an alcohol content of only 12% and yet still possesses great depth of flavour
Cellaring:	Great drinking now and over the next 2-3 years
Food:	Excellent as an aperitif or with crustaceans, fish and chicken