Winemaking began on the Cullen property in Margaret River less than 40 years ago. Studies in South Western Australia conducted in the early 1960's showed that Margaret River had some very special qualities. The climate was particularly suited to growing Cabernet Sauvigon and Merlot. On the advice of eminent agronomist Dr John Gladstones, Kevin and Diana Cullen planted a trial acre of vines at Wilyabrup in 1966. The encouraging results of this led to the planting of 18 acres of vines on the sheep and cattle farm in 1971, including their first Cabernet vines. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were planted between 1976 and 1978. While Kevin Cullen supervised vineyard and winery activities, Diana Cullen was the sole winemaker until 1986, when she was joined by daughter Vanya, who assumed prime responsibility in 1989. Cullen wines has since evolved into an estate specialising in single vineyard, premium quality wines focused on wine integrity, rather than rapid expansion.
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