Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Food-friendly & versatile

Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose 2025 is a dry, biodynamic Margaret River rosé with real poise: pale pink, perfumed, textural and quietly savoury. Wild berries and rosehip lead into creamy strawberry, delicate rose petal, Pink Lady apple, pear and a gentle mandarin lift. Made by saignée from a multi-varietal selection of biodynamically grown grapes, it has the freshness for warm afternoons and the structure to sit beautifully beside food.

Highlights

• Certified biodynamic, certified organic and vegan suitable
• Made by Cullen Wines — one of Margaret River’s benchmark biodynamic estates
• Dry, pale-pink, textural rosé with wild berries, rosehip, cherry, pink apple and pear
• Biodynamically grown grapes, hand harvested and fermented with natural yeast
• Made using the saignée method from a multi-varietal selection of blocks; nil oak
• 13.5% ABV

Tasting Notes

Pale pink with soft cream tinges, this opens with wild berries and rosehip, then moves into creamy strawberry, delicate rose petal, Pink Lady apple and a gentle hint of mandarin. The palate is dry and beautifully shaped: ripe cherry and unctuous wild berry fruit are framed by crisp pink apple, pear and bright acidity. The finish is long, elegant and gently savoury, with attractive phenolics adding texture without heaviness.

Winemaking

This rosé is made using the saignée method from a multi-varietal selection of different blocks. The grapes are biodynamically grown, hand harvested and fermented with natural yeast, with no further additions. Oak influence is nil, keeping the wine focused on perfume, fruit purity and texture rather than oak flavour.

Vineyard & Vintage

The fruit comes from a multi-vineyard blend in Margaret River, with harvest taking place on fruit and flower days during January and February 2025. The 2025 vintage followed a warm, dry growing season and delivered wines with classical perfume, balance and graceful ageing potential. For this rosé, that translates into lifted aromatics, concentrated berry fruit, crisp orchard freshness and a clean, textural finish.

Why We Love It

This is rosé with purpose: dry, fresh and pretty, but not flimsy. The saignée method gives it colour, flavour and a subtle savoury grip, while Cullen’s biodynamic approach keeps everything pure and energetic. It is exactly the kind of rosé that can move from aperitif to dinner without missing a beat.

Food Pairing

Dry, textural rosé loves dishes with herbs, gentle spice, roast sweetness and a little richness. The berry fruit works beautifully with duck and plum, while the acidity and phenolic grip cut through cheese, fried edges and roasted vegetables.

Try matching this wine with →

• Crispy duck with cherry or plum sauce — Find a Recipe
• Roasted beetroot, lentil and herb salad — Find a Recipe
• Haloumi with watermelon, mint and chilli — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Chilled Saturday lunch, seafood at sunset, spicy share plates, or the bottle you open when everyone says they “don’t usually drink rosé” and then asks for another glass.

Cellaring

Enjoy now for lifted perfume, bright fruit and crisp pink-apple freshness, or cellar for up to 10 years under good conditions. With time, the berry fruit will soften and more savoury, earthy detail will develop.

Producer

Cullen Wines is one of Margaret River’s most important estates, based in Wilyabrup and guided by Vanya Cullen. The winery is deeply connected to biodynamic farming, with a philosophy centred on soil health, lunar rhythms, biodiversity and clear vineyard expression. Dancing In The Moonlight Rose sits within Cullen’s more expressive, creative side: a hand-harvested, natural-yeast rosé made by saignée from biodynamically grown fruit, showing the estate’s precision in a fresh, joyful and food-friendly form.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy the dry, textural and biodynamic style of Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose, these are smart next pours:

• Fresh, citrusy Margaret River energy from the same producer — Cullen Dancing in the Sun White
• Perfumed, savoury and biodynamic with deeper red-fruit character — Cullen Mangan Vineyard Red Moon
• Dry, bright preservative-free rosé with easy summer charm — The Hero Preservative Free Rose

FAQ

What does Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose 2025 taste like?

It tastes like wild berries, rosehip, creamy strawberry, cherry, Pink Lady apple, pear and a soft lift of mandarin. The palate is dry, fresh and textural, with a long finish and a fine savoury edge. It is more layered than a simple poolside rosé, but still bright and easy to enjoy chilled.

Is this rosé sweet or dry?

This is a dry rosé. The fruit is ripe and expressive, so you get plenty of berry and cherry flavour, but the finish is crisp rather than sweet. The acidity and phenolic texture keep it clean, savoury and food-friendly.

How full-bodied is it, and does rosé have tannin?

Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose sits around medium-bodied for rosé, with enough texture to work at the table. It has a gentle phenolic grip from the saignée method, which gives a light tannin-like structure without making the wine hard or drying. Acidity is bright and refreshing.

How should I serve Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose?

Serve it chilled at around 8–10°C. A good white wine glass is ideal, or use a slightly larger glass if you want to show more aroma and texture. No decanting is needed, but give it a few minutes in the glass to let the rose petal and mandarin notes open.

Can this wine be cellared?

Yes, this has more structure than many rosés and can be cellared for up to 10 years. Drink it young for wild berries, rosehip and crisp apple freshness. Cellaring will bring more savoury complexity and softer fruit detail.

Is it organic, biodynamic and vegan friendly?

Yes. This wine is certified organic, certified biodynamic and vegan suitable. Cullen’s biodynamic approach is central to the style, giving the wine purity, energy and a clear connection to its Margaret River vineyards.

Does it contain preservatives or sulphites?

Most wines contain some naturally occurring sulphites. This 2025 rosé is fermented with natural yeast and made with no further additions, so it belongs firmly in the low-intervention style. For wines specifically listed as No Added Preservative, browse our preservative-free range.

What food pairs best with this rosé?

It is excellent with crispy duck, roast vegetables, beetroot salad, haloumi, grilled prawns, herby chicken and gently spiced dishes. The berry fruit can handle spice, while the acidity and texture balance richness. It is also lovely with vegetarian dishes that include roast sweetness, herbs, lemon or salty cheese.

Who will love this wine?

This is for anyone who likes dry, serious rosé with freshness, perfume and a little savoury grip. If you enjoy Provençal-style rosé but want more Australian biodynamic character, this is a beautiful fit. It will also appeal to fans of lighter chilled reds, especially those who like red-fruit perfume without heavy tannin.

Is Cullen Dancing In The Moonlight Rose keto friendly?

Dry rosé is generally a better fit for lower-sugar drinking than sweeter rosé styles. This wine drinks dry, fresh and savoury, with fruit flavour coming from the grapes rather than obvious sweetness. For strict keto tracking, check the current product specifications before purchase.

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