Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz

Family 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’s 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 “Art Series” Chardonnay.

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Catalog:

Red Wines, Shiraz and Shiraz Blends

Region:

Margaret River

Cellaring:

Enjoy now

Nose:

A dense and dark nose with concentrated with blackcurrant, redcurrant and blueberries. Beneath therein lies layers cocoa, cola and gentle smoky oak. Elevated notes of violets, Szechuan pepper, tobacco, anise and clove are also present.

Palate:

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.

Varietal Composition:

Shiraz