Leeuwin Estate News - August 2010
Leeuwin Estate - 5 Star Winery
As a family owned and operated Margaret River winery, Leeuwin Estate was very proud to again be named a '5 star Winery' and to receive ten 90+ scores for current vintage wines in James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion, 2011 Edition. This included six wines ranked in the "Outstanding" category, two wines ranked as high as 96 points, three wines included amongst the prestigious 'Best of the best by variety' and the Estate's Siblings wines considered to offer special value.
2007 ART SERIES CHARDONNAY 96
2009 ART SERIES SAUVIGNON BLANC 96
2009 SIBLINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON 94
2008 PRELUDE CHARDONNAY 94
2008 ART SERIES SHIRAZ 94
2005 ART SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 94
2008 SIBLINGS SHIRAZ 92
2007 SIBLINGS SHIRAZ 92
2005 PRELUDE CABERNET MERLOT 92
2009 ART SERIES RIESLING 91
Leeuwin wines included in "Best of the best by variety"
2009 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc, 96
2007 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, 96
2009 Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 94
To order Leeuwin wines delivered throughout Australia please click on the below. Leeuwin exports to 30 countries, for information please contact info@leeuwinestate.com.au
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Leeuwin Estate at Lamont's, Cottesloe
Thursday 19th August, Dinner & Friday 20th August, Lunch
Join Lamont's Wine Store for a seven course degustation Dinner or Lunch matched with our Art Series wines. Reservations are essential and can be made by calling 08 9385 0666 or emailing cottesloe@lamontswinestore.com.au
Dinner: Thursday 19th August 2010
7:00 for 7:15pm
$100.00 per person
Lunch: Friday 20th August 2010
Maximum 14 guests
12:30 to 2:30pm
$95.00 per person
Maze Grill, Melbourne - Leeuwin Estate Art Series Dinner 2010
Monday 30th August
Chef de Cuisine Josh Emett and The Horgan family along with Nelson Wine Companyare delighted to invite you to the 2010 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Dinner.
Chef de Cuisine Josh Emett will prepare a five course degustation menu to compliment the complete range of Leeuwin Estate Art Series wines, including a preview of the new vintage 2008 shiraz and 2005 cabernet sauvignon. Leeuwin's Senior Winemaker, Paul Atwood, will discuss the wines while Simone Horgan-Furlong will present a selection of the original Australian artworks behind the iconic Art Series labels.
Dinner will be $180 pp including five courses and the Leeuwin Estate Art Series wines. Reservations are required. Please call 03 9292 8300 or email melbournereservations@gordonramsay.com
Leeuwin Estate Degustation Dinner - Leeuwin Restaurant
Saturday 20th November 2010
Leeuwin Estate is pleased to present our annual Degustation Dinner. Indulge in the ultimate food and wine experience in our multi-award winning restaurant for what will undoubtedly be a very special night. Enjoy culinary delights prepared by Head Chef, Dany Angove. Dany has created six spectacular courses to match our Art Series wines.
For bookings or more information please call the winery on 9759 0000 or email functions@leeuwinestate.com.au
Burning of the Vine Cuttings - Leeuwin Estate Winery
Saturday November 6th, 2010
Bring the family along and join in the annual burning of the vine cuttings. A large bonfire lights up the night sky while local bands get everyone up dancing. Food and drink stalls are available. This is a fundraising event for the local primary school, so bring along a rug and enjoy the night. The fireworks are a highlight, so don't leave the kids at home. Well known band, Groove O Matics, Lunar Kids and local musicians, will also be playing. Leeuwin is a licensed venue, so, NO BYO PLEASE. Wine, Beer & Soft drink available for sale along with a range of great local foods.
Saturday 6th, November From 5.30pm. $25.00 Family ticket, $10.00 Adult, $5.00 Child accompanied by an adult. Tickets available at the gate, or pick them up at Margaret River Primary School, the ANZ Margaret River, or Stocker Preston Realty. For more details please visit http://www.bonfire.westnet.com.au/
Reviews - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2009 ART SERIES SAUVIGNON BLANC 96
Pale straw-green; is an exceptionally fine and elegant rendition of sauvignon blanc, falling largely on the nettle, herb and snow pea side, but also capturing a delicate waft of passionfruit and stone fruit; perfectly balanced acidity. Screwcap 12.5% alc Rating 96 To 2012
2007 ART SERIES CHARDONNAY 96
Pale, bright straw-green; fragrant grapefruit, melon and white peach aromas, the oak subtle and integrated, are followed by an exceptionally intense and long palate, the alcohol lost in the sea of flavour. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2022
2009 SIBLINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON 94
A 62/38 blend, the varieties seamlessly joined in a never-ending circle of herb, grass, citrus and lemongrass, the finish alluringly fresh and crisp. Screwcap. 12.5% alc. Rating 94 To 2012 *Special Value*
2008 PRELUDE CHARDONNAY 94
A second label equal to most producers' best, although the price (inevitably) reflects the quality; fragrant white peach and grapefruit aromas and flavours drive the wine, having soaked up the barrel ferment oak in the process; long, complete and perfectly balanced. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 94 To 2018
2008 ART SERIES SHIRAZ 94
Light, bright crimson; the fragrant bouquet of spicy red fruits is closely tracked on the light-to medium-bodied palate that is all about finesse, line and length, the red cherry fruit with spicy nuances, the oak reserved. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Rating 94 To 2016
2005 ART SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 94
A super-elegant and refined wine, with few of the flourishes that many of its regional counterparts exhibit; the fragrant, dark fruits of the bouquet are precisely replayed on the palate with its somber flavours and tannins. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Rating 94 To 2030
2008 SIBLINGS SHIRAZ 92
A touch more purple in colour to the Art Series; interesting wine, with more black fruit characters and more depth, but not so much finesse perhaps; should develop well and is a bargain in the Leeuwin context. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Rating 92 To 2018 *Special Value*
2007 SIBLINGS SHIRAZ 92
Bright crimson-purple; lively and zesty red fruits run through the bouquet and medium-bodied palate; attractive touches of spice and to the appeal and length of the palate. Screwcap. 13% alc. Rating 92 To 2017 *Special Value*
2005 PRELUDE CABERNET MERLOT 92
Rating 92 To 2015
2009 ART SERIES RIESLING 91
Rating 91 To 2020
