TECHNICAL AND TASTING NOTES
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ART SERIES CHARDONNAY
The palate is bright and energetic, with laced mineral acidity. Bursting lemon, lime and pear skin meet oyster shell and saline notes, providing a precise corridor and direction. Gently coiled textures give lateral capacity and dimension.
ART SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Intensity and density pairs with purity and elegance. Predominately a blackcurrant thread on the palate, there is so much offering in layers. Bold, rich and contoured primary fruits engage with bright, almost mineral acidity, contoured with olive tapenade, iodine and sage. The tannins are silky, finely polishing the shape and finish on the palate.
ART SERIES SHIRAZ
Grapefruit, burnt lime and lemon sherbet greet the palate. Diligent textures and coriander seed note surround the mid palate with a mineral thread. Very energetic, with woven acid and a talc, chalk-like finish.
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
Grapefruit, burnt lime and lemon sherbet greet the palate. Diligent textures and coriander seed note surround the mid palate with a mineral thread. Very energetic, with woven acid and a talc, chalk-like finish.
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
The palate is delicately textured with gentle shape and frame. Lemon flesh and grapefruit is clear and evident throughout. Subtle secondary layers elevate dimension and capacity. There are underlying notes of tea leaf and blanched almonds, combining with a saline and phyletic thread.
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
The palate is light on its feet, bright and buoyant. The frame of the palate is centered on a black fruit core, combined with cardamom, chocolate and cracked coffee bean. Laced acidity gives definition and drive, leading to structural tannins.
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
The tightly coiled palate is both bright and buoyant; lemon pith and grapefruit is the primary core throughout. Fine bead is noticeably elegant and delicate spice combines with pannacotta and laced acidity, leading to a chalk-like finish.