This is a blend of 63% Semillon and 37% Sauvignon Blanc that spends three months in new oak and is fermented with indigenous yeast. I get that many SSB and SBS blends to review it is not funny but there are certain wineries that nail (or even define) the style. Cullen is certainly one of them.

Plenty going on here with a mix of citrus, passionfruit pith, flinty reduction, honey, dried herbs, aniseed and spice. On the palate lemon, passionfruit, creamed honey, green herb and flinty flavours with excellent texture offering a little chalky grip and a light creamy glossy top coat. Acidity is penetrating and crunchy but with no hardness or bits poking out at odd angles. Finishes dry and long with a mouthwatering lime and spice aftertaste. Top wine. A paragon of style.

Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : Nov07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2017