This is a classic, long-time award-winner from the Hunter Valley, and the latest edition does not disappoint. Citrus notes bring a zest to this wine with a finish that lingers like an old friend.

This is fun winemaking at it best. A little soak of the juice on skins, a press in the basket press and let the ferment get going. The ferment was stopped by fortification with Brandy Spirit to leave a sweat’ish wine that is now stored in ex Australian Whisky barrels. The wine will continue to evolve the barrel developing complexity from the wood and previous contents. Best fresh from the barrel, it is bottled as required. Each label has the date of bottling hand written on it. This is a single vintage fortified.

An elegant bouquet of pineapple, marmalade and botrytis characters. Luscious palate of peach & citrus flavours combines with botrytis sweetness, finishing with a slight touch of refreshing acidity.

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is delicate yet full, the palate is distinctively lemon and lime with subtle star anise, lemongrass and clove. Richness and weight are balanced with fresh acidity, giving direction and finesse.

Light straw green. A great expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with white flowers notes and tropical fruit aromas. A marvellous amalgam of pomelo, guava, cumquat with great minerality on the finish. Whiting, brown butter and pomegranate salad. This quality wine was produced on a certified Biodynamic, Carbon Neutral and naturally powered estate. It was produced from Sauvignon Blanc harvested exclusively from the familys Mangan Vineyard and on the day when the moon was opposite Saturn.

Grape variety - 100% Semillon. Oak maturation - 11 months, 11% new and 89% 2-year-old French oak barriques. Aroma - Intense and complex with herbaceous notes of nettle, snowpea, lemongrass, thyme and lantana. Subtle and well balanced cedar oak intertwines with complex characters of lanolin, wax, citrus and dusty earth. Palate - Rich, full and textured, the palate shows a fine structure from use of skin contact. Intense flavours of dusty snowpea, nettle, thyme and fennel are beautifully layered with fresh lime and subtle hints of smoky lanolin that go on forever. A wine with great depth and potential that will gain even more complexity with time. Food matches - Fresh seafood, French Camembert, Stiffed figs with goats cheese and prosciutto. Peak drinking - Drinking well upon release but has the potential to evolve and impress towards 2030. Viticulture - Fruit sourced to make this Semillon was grown with absolute attention to detail. Identification of soil boundaries within blocks is the first step in selecting potentially superior fruit. Close monitoring and analysis of these vines leads to shoot or bunch thinning by hand if required to obtain the perfect balance for good exposure and healthy ripening. A philosophy of minimal inputs in this premium block allows the unique combination of variety, soil type and microclimate to shine through and produce a parcel of fruit with true character. The 2020 vintage was a warm year in Margaret River allowing plenty of time during January and February to ripen the fruit to our specification. Winemaking - The fruit was harvested early in the morning with 25% being crushed into 1 tonne fermenters for natural fermentation on skins for two weeks. The remainder was drained and pressed with the cloudy juice being sent to new and old barrels for natural fermentation. All barrels were lees stirred over 11 months before clarifying and blending of the best barrels. Storage and Bottling - The 2020 Jack out the Box Semillon was bottled in February 2021 to super premium reverse claret glass with a screwcap closure. This wine is drinking exceptionally well now and with prudent storage should continue to show well towards 2030.

In the glass, the 2024 Cullen Mangan Elvie Clark Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from Margaret River is a pale lemon color with hints of green. The nose is bursting with aromas of ripe passionfruit, lime, and gooseberry, with a delicate floral undertone. On the palate, this wine offers a beautifully balanced combination of zesty citrus, tropical fruits, and a touch of herbaceousness. The Semillon adds a lovely richness and weight to the mouthfeel, while the Sauvignon Blanc provides a refreshing acidity and minerality. The 2024 vintage has produced a wine that is vibrant and fresh, with a long, clean finish. This Cullen Mangan Elvie Clark Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a true expression of the Margaret River region, showcasing the exceptional quality of Cullen Wines. Enjoy it now or cellar it for further development.