Leeuwin Art Series Sauvignon Blanc 12pk 2023
*Available NSW*
Few stories can be told about modern Australian wine without mentioning the amazing rise of Margaret River, and Leeuwin Estate as a pioneer. Founded by Denis and Tricia Horgan in 1979, it is the star estate of Margaret River’s southern area; with a particular pedigree in its famed Chardonnay, but also relatively recent acclaim for Cabernet and Shiraz.
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The slip of texture, creaminess and nuttiness comes from its four months in used French oak barriques plus regular lees stirring. Add to that grapefruit/lemon/lime juice, fresh herbs and passionfruit too … well, it amounts to a lovely drink. Great with food or on its own.
Rating: 93 Points, Special Value
Source: Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc 2023
We’ve not reviewed one of these for quite a while.
Pink grapefruit, gooseberry, a little spicy and floral, aniseed and tomato leaf. It’s flavoursome with a light powdery chalky texture, fresh plum and gooseberry, a kiss of spiced oak, and appropriate varietal green bits. Finish is good too. Balanced. Altogether pleasing.
Rating: 93 Points
Source: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
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