Reviews & Ratings

2012 Cullen Australian (Red Blend) "Mangan Vineyard"

Winery: Cullen

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Mangan Vineyard"

Wine Category: Australian (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 55% Merlot, 29% Malbec, & 16% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Margaret River

State or country: Australia

Price: $46

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: February 7, 2014

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Aussie red blend opens with a cranberry, red currant and new leather bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a unique fruit blend of red plum, red currant, fig and red cherry. I also detected a hint of cedar plank and a dash of black pepper nicely integrated into the background. The finish is dry and its well managed mild tannins drift away nicely. This wine would pair well with a roasted pork loin with Calvados cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Colour: Dense brick red with purple tinges Bouquet: The lively fresh plum, rose and violet aromas are backed by a touch of vanillin oak. Palate: The very attractive blend of rich plum, cherry, spice and black pepper flavours have produced a marvellously opulent middle palate that is backed by lovely soft tannins. A delicious and pure fruit - driven wine. Cellaring: 10 to 15 Years.

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