TECHNICAL AND TASTING NOTES
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ART SERIES CHARDONNAY
Energetic and well poised, an array of fresh lime and nashi pear is laced throughout. The palate is ethereal, mineral and defined with a presence of natural acidity.
ART SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Concentrated and textured, dark black fruits meet cacao and coffee on the palate. There is power and structure tuned with finesse and elegance. A graphite, mineral and ethereal thread is laced throughout.
ART SERIES SHIRAZ
Layered, luscious and concentrated, the palate is focussed on blueberries and mulberries. There is vibrancy, freshness and drive, defined by natural laced acidity throughout.
ART SERIES CHARDONNAY
Threaded within is harmony, elegance and vibrancy that pulls all elements together in a seamless line. A saline and mineral finish is the hallmark of this classic 2020 vintage.
ART SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Generosity, layers and contours surround the palate. Density of dark forest fruits combine with cacao, cracked coffee and anise.
ART SERIES SHIRAZ
An energetic palate with bright and fresh acidity is the backbone weaving within concentrated boysenberries, cherries and currants.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES SAUVIGNON BLANC
The palate creates energy and vitality throughout, showcasing citrus, lemon sherbet, grapefruit and burnt limes.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES RIESLING
Delicately textured, yet equally exuberant, limes and zesty lemons feature at the forefront of the palate. There is minerality and brine-like structure providing elegance and finesse, leading to a finely boned acid frame with a talc-like finish.
PRELUDE VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
A delicately textured and layered mid-palate is defined by natural laced acidity, creating the corridor. Savoury notes and spice work in symmetry, carrying a long finish with gentle talc-like tension.
LEEUWIN ESTATE PRELUDE VINEYARDS CAB SAV
The palate has elegance, fragrance, and ethereal acidity, whilst being open and present. Generous black fruits meet savoury spice, subtle oak, and a granitic feel.
LEEUWIN ESTATE SIBLINGS SHIRAZ
Plush and luscious, with buoyant acidity, dense Satsuma plums, redcurrants and raspberries feature on the palate. Nuances of mocha and torched orange filter through to long structural and chalky tannins.
SIBLINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Vibrancy and vitality are the hallmarks here. Lemon meets lime and guava while quince sits alongside.
LEEUWIN ESTATE ROSÉ
Watermelon, pomegranate, cranberries, and goji berries unravel towards a subtle savoury element of cedar and vanilla pod. There is fragrance in sweet spice and maple blossom, aside a salty and nori influence.
LEEUWIN ESTATE CLASSIC DRY WHITE
The palate is racy, bright with full of vitality. Lemon zest, guava and honeydew introduce texture from mid to back. There is clarity within, underlined in a maritime and oceanic feel, highlighted by a saline acid thread and clean finish.
LEEUWIN ESTATE BRUT
A fine and delicate palate is enhanced with a corridor of saline and laced acidity. Fine bead through the mid palate, combines with grapefruit pith, Wattyl and sesame.