Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2023 [in bond ex vat] (12x75cl)

Leeuwin Estate was one of the founding wineries in the Margaret River region in Western Australia. This family vineyard was established in the early 1970s under the mentorship of Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley fame. As a family run business, there are currently three generations involved in the running of the business.

Leeuwin Estate wines have many accolades to their name. The Art Series wines are highly lauded with the inclusion of both the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in the prestigious 'Langtons Classification of Australian Wine'. The distinctive 'Art Series' labels feature artwork from leading contemporary Australian artists and the Estate is also home to their own Art Gallery.

From the exceptional 2023 vintage during which a long, warm, sunny summer encouraged the development of wonderfully ripe grape bunches. 

Following fermentation the wine was transferred to new, one and two-year-old barriques and larger format French oak and after six months, the various components were blended and matured in barrel for a further twelve months. Following assemblage, the wine was fined and prepared for bottling.

The nose displays elevation, vibrancy and fragrance, highlighted with cherry blossom, violets, and rose water. Threaded within is a core of blue fruits, mulberries and damson plums. White pepper, anise, cinnamon and clove provide extra layers of complexity. Delicate, woven, and layered, there are blackberries, black pastille and blueberries surrounding the palate. A fine graphite line through the mid-palate aligns with bright acidity and elegant tannin. Gentle and balanced stalk components fill out the mouthfeel and lead on to a long, lingering and savoury finish.