Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cullen
Label Name:
 
Vanya Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Method:
 
Certified biodynamic estate fruit; hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentations; matured 12–18 months in French oak (significant portion new); minimal intervention, limited fining/filtration.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep cassis and blackberry with violet, ironstone and cedar notes. Plush, concentrated fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, Peking duck, Sichuan pepper beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Cullen Wines, founded 1971 in Wilyabrup, Margaret River. Family-run; Vanya Cullen longtime winemaker; certified organic/biodynamic and carbon neutral; renowned for ageworthy Cabernet.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Noted high scores for the 2019 Vanya: Ray Jordan 99 (Winepilot); Vintage Journal 97; Langton's listings reference critic scores (e. g. , RJ 99, MB 97, GW 96). Highly rated and recommended for long-term cellaring