2018 Leeuwin Art Series Shiraz
| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\n\r\nDense, dark and intense nose, rich with blueberries, mulberries and plums. Further complexing notes of black pepper, mushroom and gameiness increase the bandwidth on the nose. 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. A wine filled with an obvious energy. Bouncy and chewy, the tannins are woven into the fruit. Fruit, oak, acid and tannins are integrated and elegant, showing cohesion and harmony from the get-go. Cool-climate elegance is the lasting impression of this wine, as is the fine, chalky tannin profile that ultimately carries the fruit over the course of the palate. Very detailed. Margaret River can be responsible for seriously beautiful shiraz \u2013 this is one.\r\nBlend: 93% Shiraz, 6% Malbec, 1% Viognier \r\nWine Enthusiast 90 Points\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Leeuwin Estate Winery\r\nFamily owned, Leeuwin Estate, one of the five founding wineries of the now famous Margaret River district of Western Australia, is under the direction of two generations who work with a team of highly skilled winemakers to consistently produce wines ranking alongside the world\u2019s finest. In 1972, legendary Napa Valley winemaker, Robert Mondavi, identified the future site of the Leeuwin vineyard as being ideal for the production of premium wine and provided early mentorship to Denis and Tricia Horgan in the transformation of their cattle farm into Leeuwin Estate. Enjoying its first commercial vintage in 1979, Leeuwin was thrust into the international spotlight when Decanter Magazine gave its highest recommendation to the 1981 \u201cArt Series\u201d Chardonnay.\r\nThe international accolades have continued and Leeuwin now exports to 30 markets. The prestigious Langton\u2019s Classification of Australian wine includes Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay in the top \u201cExceptional\u201d category and amongst the iconic \u201cHeritage five\u201d celebrating Australia\u2019s most exceptional, ground-breaking wines, whilst Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon is classified as \u201cOutstanding\u201d. Leeuwin Estate has been included in Us \u2018Wine & Spirits\u2019 Magazine\u2019s Hall of Fame in the category of \u2018International Wineries of the Year\u2019 and with point scores as high as 98\/100, Us \u2018Wine Spectator\u2019 has included Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnays amongst the \u201cTop 100 Wines of the Year\u201d on numerous occasions. Leeuwin Estate\u2019s Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon has been a Uk \u2018Decanter\u2019 Magazine \u201cTop 50 Wine of the Year\u201d and a Us \u2018Wine & Spirits\u2019 \u201cTop 100 Wine of The Year\u201d, whilst leading Australian wine commentator, James Halliday, includes Leeuwin in his \u2018Top 100 Australian Wineries\u2019.\r\nCelebrating the combination of fine wine, food, art and music, Leeuwin features an award winning restaurant, cellardoor and art gallery. The Estate is renowned for staging spectacular events and welcoming visitors from around the world. |
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| Price: | $ 36.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on January 27, 2023.
