{"product_id":"2024-cullen-diana-madeline-750ml","title":"2024 Cullen Diana Madeline 750ML","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Wine Front · 2024 Vintage · Tasted: Apr 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was the hottest, driest and earliest harvest on record. Rainfall ceased at the end of September 2023, with nominally no rain until the season broke in May 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnseasonable warmth throughout the growing season combined with January heatwaves resulted in an early and extremely compressed harvest. The abundant sunshine produced fruit with excellent weight, concentration, depth of flavour and extract, reaching optimal ripeness earlier than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmple marri blossom and dry conditions reduced bird and disease pressure. Water stress on the estate’s dry-grown vines remained the primary challenge during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 reds show opulence and power, with significant depth of flavour and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep mulberry, ripe cherry with purple hues, showing youth and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nViolets and wild rose with mulberry, satsuma plum and cigar box, expanding into liquorice, cherry and chocolate, finished with iodine, ironstone and a hint of curry leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElegant and perfumed, yet intense and highly attractive, showing beautiful fruit density, balance and opulent structure. Fine tannins expand gracefully across the palate, revealing layers of cassis, mulberry and cherry with rich cacao, lifted by floral rose notes and savoury plum. The back palate is wrapped in ironstone and cigar box, laced with cedar and sandalwood, finishing with grace, silk-like length and true finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWagyu sirloin with caramelised shallot and beef jus; roasted heirloom carrots with honey, thyme, and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Bordeaux Blend Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Margaret River \/ Western Australia \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: Drink now or cellar up to 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52213562212654,"sku":"4717051546","price":154.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024CullenDianaMadeline750ML.png?v=1781753109","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-cullen-diana-madeline-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}