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.
Tasting Notes
The bouquet is vibrant with a concentrated fruit profile of abundant blackcurrant, dark cherries and mulberry. Beneath the lifted aromatics of anise, cocoa, clove, black olive and earthy wild field mushroom provide elegant layers to a highly expressive and complex nose. On the palate structure and fruit weight work harmoniously, characterised by a dark fruit core of blackcurrant and forest fruits. Savoury spices of dried sage, cassia bark, and tobacco gives subtle texture, and combines with diligent oak integration and a fine acid line. All components arrive to a finish, which is featured by slightly chalky cocoa powder-like tannins.
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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