LEEUWIN ESTATE
An iconic, boutique family-owned and operated producer, Leeuwin Estate was one of the five founding wineries of the famous Margaret River district in Western Australia. With its warm, gentle summers, mild winters, ample rainfalls, rich soils and consistent growing seasons, the Estate produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, releasing its wines under Leeuwin Estate’s ‘Art Series’, ‘Prelude Vineyards’ and ‘Siblings’ labels.Originally a cattle farm, Leeuwin Estate evolved, under the direction of Denis & Tricia Horgan, with Robert Mondavi acting as consultant and mentor.
Leeuwin’s philosophy of adhering to excellence has earned the Estate an outstanding international reputation.Bright straw green in colour. The 2021 Riesling exhibits concentrated aromas of apple blossom, sweet spice, musk, cut limes and lemon sorbet characteristics.The palate reveals fresh lively lemon, lime rind and orange zest which is balanced with fine and prolonged lime finish this is a wine of great fruit intensity with lingering acid and a lovely lime granita after taste.
James Halliday has written, "Leeuwin Estate is a class act, every facet of its business working with the precision of a Swiss watch. It stands at the very forefront of estate-based, family owned wineries, its chardonnay widely regarded as Australia’s finest, ranking with the world’s best.”
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