TECHNICAL AND TASTING NOTES
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Art Series Chardonnay
Penetration and drive with incredible shape and frame on the palate. The symmetry of layers, contours and overall balance is precise. Pear, cut lime and nectarine are definite throughout. Sweet spice and elegant oak use sit neatly with the fruit, underlined by a delicate acid line, leading to a palate with effortless length.
ART SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Full of energy and vitality with elegant shape and frame, again black and blue fruits dominate the palate. There is dimension, drive, and penetration to the finish. Specifically, there are olive notes, combined with dried thyme, cedar and quartz-like minerality that weaves through to powdery graphite tannins.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES SAUVIGNON BLANC
Delicate and moreish, there are layers and textures carrying all the way to the back palate. Lime and lemon coincide with savoury notes of subtle cedar and gentle earthiness. There is phenolic structure that works in symmetry with laced acidity.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES SHIRAZ
Capacity, dimension and texture outline the palate. A matrix of blueberries and redcurrants feature through a background of dark chocolate, cracked coffee bean and tobacco. There is overall energy on the palate highlighted by a vibrant and youthful acid line, finishing with structural chalky tannins.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES RIESLING
Lively and concentrated palate with focus and finesse. Cut lime and lemon zest meet with minerality and a tightly coiled acid structure. A saline thread is evident throughout with delicate and textural layers towards the crisp and talc-like finish.
PRELUDE VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
A vibrant and ethereal palate – great direction with shape and frame. Energetic and lively citrus fruits meets saline acidity. Gentle nuances of hazelnut, and sweet spice add a complementary layer and contour to the palate.
LEEUWIN ESTATE PRELUDE VINEYARDS CAB SAV
A fine and elegant entry leads to a combination of redcurrants, blueberries and dark cherries. The palate has energy and drive with salivating acid being the foundation. Cedar and cassia notes surround the deep core of fruit, finishing with dusty, graphite-like tannins.
LEEUWIN ESTATE SIBLINGS SHIRAZ
Juicy and concentrated nose packed with plums, cherries and forest fruits. Black cardomom, star anise cedar, cinnamom and nutmeg add extra detail and complexity
SIBLINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Lively and full of spark on the palate, lemon sherbet, lime zest and rambutan cohesively align. Gentle layers on the mid palate provides delicate creaminess, then defined with laced acidity from front to back.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ROSÉ
Luscious palate with gentle entry threaded with blood orange, fresh raspberries and subtle black pastilles. Saline acidity offers freshness and line that meets a creamy and textural mid palate. Campari notes to finish.
LEEUWIN ESTATE CLASSIC DRY WHITE
Bright with vitality, lemon zest, guava and honeydew lead into a palate that is well textured from mid to back. Clarity is given to the palate with a maritime/oceanic feel, highlighted by a saline acid thread and clean finish.
LEEUWIN ESTATE BRUT
Complex nougat and brioche combine with custard apple, lemon meringue and pear skin. Layers of cinnamon, wattle blossom, almond meal and vanilla pod create an added dimension. Vibrant, fresh, and lively with notable fine bead and mousse. Precise lemon and lime fruit spectrum leads the palate with delicate notes of rice wafer, soaked cashews, lemon myrtle, flint, and sesame seed.