2016 Cullen Amber Wine
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2016 Cullen Amber Wine

2016 Cullen Amber Wine

This wine is the second Amber wine made from Cullen Wines. It is purely Semillon from our certified Biodynamic Mangan vineyard. The grapes were left on skins and fermented partially before being pressed. The skin contact went from 3 days to almost a month depending on the parcel. The fruit was processed in different vessels: open fermenters, closed tank as well as amphora. This explains some of the complexity and the many layers of this wine. We look at it being a natural step in creative as well as artisanal winemaking

VINEYARD
100% Mangan Vineyard
VARIETIES
100% Sauvignon Blanc
HARVEST
1st and 16th March 2016
OAK
100% of the wine was aged in oak for 1 month of which 56% new barrels
ALCOHOL
13.5%
Vintage Notes
Tasting Notes

2023 vintage was preceded by a cold and wet growing season in October, November, De-cember, and then dry and hot in January, February, March, making wines of great gravitas and quality.

  • Colour Golden Amber
  • Cellar Drink now or up to 10 years.
  • Bouquet Very Complex already with citrus, caramel, orange blossom and hints of honey
  • Food Fantastic as an aperitif or with
    Roasted Quail and Orange reduction
  • Palate This wine has a textured and concentrated palate with great length and persistence. Flavours of figs, dried pears, cream, orange and gentle saltiness on the finish

This wine is the second Amber wine made from Cullen Wines. It is purely Semillon from our certified Biodynamic Mangan vineyard. The grapes were left on skins and fermented partially before being pressed. The skin contact went from 3 days to almost a month depending on the parcel. The fruit was processed in different vessels: open fermenters, closed tank as well as amphora. This explains some of the complexity and the many layers of this wine. We look at it being a natural step in creative as well as artisanal winemaking

Vintage Notes

2023 vintage was preceded by a cold and wet growing season in October, November, De-cember, and then dry and hot in January, February, March, making wines of great gravitas and quality.

Tasting Notes
  • Colour Golden Amber
  • Cellar Drink now or up to 10 years.
  • Bouquet Very Complex already with citrus, caramel, orange blossom and hints of honey
  • Food Fantastic as an aperitif or with
    Roasted Quail and Orange reduction
  • Palate This wine has a textured and concentrated palate with great length and persistence. Flavours of figs, dried pears, cream, orange and gentle saltiness on the finish
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