1995 Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot - Museum Release

Please note: this back vintage wine has been professionally cellared in ideal conditions at Nicks for many years, and we have tasted and approved the quality of the stock offered. However, due to the age and natural bottle variation of older wines, we cannot guarantee that every bottle will be perfect and we are unable to offer refunds or replacements for bottles that may show faults or variation. Although we doubt there will be faults - please purchase with this in mind.

The 1995 Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is one of the all time greats rated a full 5 out of 5 by Vanya Cullen. Since 1974 the only vintages to receive such an accolade were 1984, 1991 Reserve and 1994 Reserve. From the 1995 vintage there will be no further reserves - all efforts are being placed to make an extraordinary Cabernet Merlot. Vanya Cullen writes "The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great wine, which undoubtedly matches the standards set by the Reserve wines of previous vintages."The dry weather conditions extended into spring and summer resulting in crop levels being reduced to around two tonnes per acre. This low yield, coupled with full ripeness and a final alcohol reading of 13.5% has produced concentrated fruit flavours. The 1995 Cabernet Merlot is made up of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. The wine was matured in French oak for 17 months with 30% being new.
Alc/Vol: 13.5%