Tom Cullity 2013 - 2018 Vertical From Andrew Caillard MW and The Vintage Journal

We are thrilled to be able to share some of the first reviews for the 2018 TOM CULLITY, among which is a vertical tasting from Andrew Caillard MW and his new venture, The Vintage Journal. 
 

"Every vintage reflects the growing season. It is barely necessary to read the viticultural notes to understand the challenges. A vertical tasting of 2013 to 2018 reveals an evolution of style and a completely unforced winemaking approach. The elegantly structured 2013 is surprisingly youthful and classic. 2014 is lovely to drink with excellent vinosity and drive (but it looks atypical in this company). 2015 shows more vineyard provenance and less winemaking. This success was followed by the outstanding 2016 vintage which shows wonderful tannin structure and longevity. 2017 reveals a cooler growing season, but all the elements are in balance. In some forums it would jag a gold because it is so authentic. But 2018, like the 2016, shows the Tom Cullity style at its best. It has a spatial quality that captures the atmospheric forces of nature and bloody good viticulture and winemaking." 

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2018 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Western Australia - 98 points
"... An impressive landmark vintage."

2017 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Western Australia - 94 points 
"... A well-balanced cabernet with excellent fruit definition and complexity. "

2016 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Western Australia - 98 points
"...Finishes chocolaty firm with plentiful sweet dark fruits and persistent fine tannin plume. Superb density, richness of flavour and length."

2015 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Western Australia - 97 points
"...A very attractive claret-style with the volume, density, and structure for long term cellaring." 

2014 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Western Australia - 96 points
"...Generous and sweet fruited with plentiful blackcurrant, blackberry fruits, fine slinky/ grainy tannins"

2013 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Western Australia - 96 points
"... A classical cabernet with lovely definition, balance and mineral length.

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