2023 Diana Madeline Legacy Series
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2023 Diana Madeline Legacy Series

2023 Diana Madeline Legacy Series

Diana Madeline AM was a revered matriarch with a deep love for the world. Her passion for the Bordeaux blend led her to introduce both Merlot and Cabernet Franc to the Margaret River wine region in 1976. She had a particular fondness for the Cabernet family, especially Petit Verdot and Malbec. To honour her legacy and the exceptional 2023 vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon, we have crafted the inaugural release of a Legacy Series wine in her name.
 
This blend represents the first pick of Cabernet from the stellar 2023 vintage, occurring on a full Moon and Moon opposite Saturn harvest in early March. A co-fermented blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Malbec this wine was matured in 33% new French oak for 14 months.

VINEYARD
100% Cullen Vineyard
VARIETIES
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec
HARVEST
7th March Full Moon/Moon Opposite Saturn Harvest
OAK
Aged for 15 months in barriques of which 33% were new
ALCOHOL
12.5%
Vintage Notes
Tasting Notes
Reviews

Vintage 2023 was a low yielding vintage which resulted in some stunning grapes and hence quality wine. In particular Cabernet Sauvignon exhibited the best typicity of varietal manifestation. The 52 year old vines consistently yield well year on year out.

The growing conditions until December were cold and wet and due to the negative Indian dipole and La Niña effects finishing in December 2022 we had an unprecedented dry spell from December until the end of harvest.

Small berry size particularly in white grape varieties produced beautifully balanced wines; Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet and Malbec all outstanding.

  • Colour Magenta and deep purple hues of remarkable vibrancy, showing youth, concentration, and vitality
  • Cellar Drink now or cellar up to 50 years
  • Bouquet A captivating perfume of violets, wild rose, mulberry, and Satsuma plum interlaced with liquorice, wild berries, and juicy cherries. Subtle layers of sandalwood and elegant cigar box entwined with a delicate touch of cacao
  • Food Margaret River Wagyu beef, Arkady lamb, or roasted venison with rosemary jus.
  • Palate Elegant and perfumed, yet powerful and poised. Fine, silky tannins unfold effortlessly across the palate, opening with attractive florals of rose petal and revealing layers of cassis, mulberries, and plum. The mid-palate flows with dark chocolate, laced with subtle spice, vanilla, and cigar box, all framed by the varietal typicity of our old block. Ironstone notes provide definition and length, expressing a wine soft and elegant in touch, yet dense in fruit, balance, and fine phenolics

Diana Madeline AM was a revered matriarch with a deep love for the world. Her passion for the Bordeaux blend led her to introduce both Merlot and Cabernet Franc to the Margaret River wine region in 1976. She had a particular fondness for the Cabernet family, especially Petit Verdot and Malbec. To honour her legacy and the exceptional 2023 vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon, we have crafted the inaugural release of a Legacy Series wine in her name.
 
This blend represents the first pick of Cabernet from the stellar 2023 vintage, occurring on a full Moon and Moon opposite Saturn harvest in early March. A co-fermented blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Malbec this wine was matured in 33% new French oak for 14 months.

Vintage Notes

Vintage 2023 was a low yielding vintage which resulted in some stunning grapes and hence quality wine. In particular Cabernet Sauvignon exhibited the best typicity of varietal manifestation. The 52 year old vines consistently yield well year on year out.

The growing conditions until December were cold and wet and due to the negative Indian dipole and La Niña effects finishing in December 2022 we had an unprecedented dry spell from December until the end of harvest.

Small berry size particularly in white grape varieties produced beautifully balanced wines; Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet and Malbec all outstanding.

Tasting Notes
  • Colour Magenta and deep purple hues of remarkable vibrancy, showing youth, concentration, and vitality
  • Cellar Drink now or cellar up to 50 years
  • Bouquet A captivating perfume of violets, wild rose, mulberry, and Satsuma plum interlaced with liquorice, wild berries, and juicy cherries. Subtle layers of sandalwood and elegant cigar box entwined with a delicate touch of cacao
  • Food Margaret River Wagyu beef, Arkady lamb, or roasted venison with rosemary jus.
  • Palate Elegant and perfumed, yet powerful and poised. Fine, silky tannins unfold effortlessly across the palate, opening with attractive florals of rose petal and revealing layers of cassis, mulberries, and plum. The mid-palate flows with dark chocolate, laced with subtle spice, vanilla, and cigar box, all framed by the varietal typicity of our old block. Ironstone notes provide definition and length, expressing a wine soft and elegant in touch, yet dense in fruit, balance, and fine phenolics
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