Log in / Sign up Cullen Grace Madeline Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024
This wine is named after Grace Madeline, Diana Madeline’s mother. Grace, originally from London, lived most of her life in Tasmania and was a suffragette, who loved nature as well as being mother to three daughters.
Grace Madeline wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (85%) and Semillon (15%), planted on their own roots in 1976 on Cullen Estate. These vines are certified biodynamic and carbon neutral.
The fruit was harvested in February 2024 between 2nd and the 11th of March on 2 fruit days and one flower day. The phenolic tension and fine tannins come in part from overnight skin contact and texture from barrel fermentation and concrete egg fermentation. The average time in oak for the Sauvignon Blanc after natural yeast, fer-mentation, with no additions of acid yeast etc. was 8 months in barriques, 63% of which were new. The Semillon component was tank fermented.
Abalone, Dhufish, Mushroom Risotto.
Light straw with green tinges. Perfume Bosc pear, green apple and quinces lined by citrus notes of orange blossom and kumquats, finalizing with an elegant scent of curry leaf and mango showing length texture.
Polish structure lined with a vibrant acidity and minerality, a welcoming white flower, marigold and curry leaf moves to unctuous dried pear and figs. the expansive but elegant glances of vanilla and cedar give a joyful length full of Grace.
