2018 Diana Madeline Magnum
Hailed as one of the greatest vintages of all time, the 2018 Diana Madeline was produced from the Cullen old Cabernet vines. 2018 produced small yields, being 5.88 tonnes per hectare of Cabernet Sauvignon from certified biodynamic, carbon negative fruit. The 2018 Diana Madeline was harvested over the fruit and flower days of the biodynamic calendar, including one full Moon fruit day for the Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Vintage Notes
These old vine Cabernet Sauvignon Houghton clones (8 different clones) were planted in 1971 on their own roots and are destined for the flagship wine Diana Madeline.
2018 produced small yields, being 5.88 tonnes per hectare of Cabernet Sauvignon from certified biodynamic, carbon negative fruit. This has created a natural wine with elegance, balance and power.
The 2018 Diana Madeline was harvested over the fruit and flower days of the biodynamic calendar, including one full Moon fruit day for the Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
The grapes were taken to tank, barrel and some amphorae for fermentation. Here they were fermented naturally without yeast or malolactic additions, and with no adjustment to flavor outside a small sulphur dioxide addition. The wine spent 14-27 days on skins before being gently basket pressed to barrel. The varietal blend is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. The wine was aged in 80% biodynamic barrels of which 50% were new. The wine will age for up to 50 years.
2880 dozen made
Winemaker Notes
Vineyard: 100% Cullen Vineyard.
Varieties:79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec
Harvest: 12th March to 12th April 2018
Oak: Aged for 15 months in barriques of which 50% were new
Alcohol: 13.0%
Tasting Notes
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Previous Releases
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2016 Diana Madeline Magnum
This wine is elegant and fruit driven, with a silky palate delivering dark fruit notes and some chocolate bitterness.
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