| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR 1312 |
CULLEN Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot 2008 | Margaret River | 1 BOTTLE | AU$200-220 | AUD $ 144 |
Robert Parker Score: 91 points
Reviewer: Lisa Perrotti-Brown31/10/2010
2008 Diana Madeline is another example of Cullens emerging ability to achieve physiological ripeness at lower alcohols ? this wine weighs-in at just 12.5%. Trust me, I was looking for signs of greenness and astringency, but they just werent there. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, it was matured 14 months in French barriques, 48% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, this wine reveals wonderfully expressive Cabernet aromas of warm cassis, mocha, smoked duck, anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick and freshly tilled loam. Crisp, medium bodied, intense and tight-knit, this is a relatively soft textured vintage with just above a medium level of very fine tannins. The finish is satisfyingly long. Drink it 2012 to 2020+.
James Halliday Score: 96 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
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