Cullen Diana Madeline 2017

Intense, classic nose of black fruits, violet, plum, bay and spicy oak. Medium to full bodied, tight in structure, with deep, plunging fruit corseted, for now. Left in the glass, the lace loosens somewhat and reveals a ravishing wine. The aromatics, more complex and soaring, the palate, fleshier and more sensual. Wonderful, beautiful wine. Are blends better? Waters Wine Co

A wild-fermented Bordeaux blend matured for 18 months in French oak (40% new). It has waves of complexity, changing shape as the luxuriant cassis swells on the mid-palate, then finishes with ripe, textured tannins. The overall freshness is perfection. 98 Points, Halliday’s Top 100 Wines