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
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