Cullen Mangan Malbec Petit Verdot Merlot 2003

Cullen Mangan Malbec Petit Verdot Merlot 2003Tyson Stelzer Top 500 Wines of 2005 2006 The 4th vintage of this wine and in 2003 the blend comprised a blend of 47% Malbec, 47% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot. It is interesting to note that there is far less merlot than in previous years and as a consequence the wine is more forward and less tannic than usual. In addition, only 20% of the wine was matured in wood and this was restricted to a period of eight months. In 2003 Cullen was certified fully

pockets of heavy clay loam and sandy loam exist

with Hunter Smith the second generation to tend the vines

Cover crops are sown every year between the vineyard rows to add nitrogen to the soil

Pinot purity is quite wonderful and is enhanced by spicy barrel nuances

Broachable if intensely primary and youthful at this stage

Very dark purple-red

sweet-sour cherries

very finely wrought

Matthew Jukes Top 100 Australian Wines of 2005

"Bay of Fires' philosophy

tannic backbone balanced against restrained fruit sweetness

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