Sauvignon Blanc Semillon “Mangan Vineyard” Margaret River 2023 – Cullen

To produce the “Mangan Vineyard” Margaret River Cullen all grapes were dry farmed, hand harvested and sorted before crushing. A small parcel of this wine underwent overnight skin contact to extract aromas and improve texture on the palate. It was fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness without any barrel ageing.

Located adjacent to the Cullen vineyard in Wilyabrup, the 22 hectare Mangan vineyard was planted to Sauvignon and Semillon in 1995. Soils consist of old granite and sandy loam over lateritic subsoils with clay around one metre below the surface. The vines have vertical shoot positioning, are cane and spur pruned, dry farmed and cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods.

Cullen Wines is a certified biodynamic, carbon neutral and naturally powered estate, with their philosophy summed up in three simple words; ‘Quality, Integrity and Sustainability’. It is one of the oldest and most awarded family wineries in Wilyabrup, in Western Australia’s famous Margaret River region. First established in 1971 by Dr Kevin and Diana Cullen and now run by their daughter Vanya, the winery has built an outstanding reputation for fine certified biodynamic wines that receive critical national and international acclaim. In 2019, celebrating 30 years at the helm, Vanya received double Winemaker of the Year honours at both the Australian Women in Wine Awards and the Halliday Wine Companion Awards.