2008 Leeuwin Estate Riesling Art Series

Riesling - 750ML
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Wine Enthusiast, September 2007

Nicely complex with touches of home heating oil that impart a welcome minerality. Honey and apple scents pick up riper more stone-fruity notes on the lush soothing palate then finish in a rush of crisp green-apple...
WA 88

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2009

The 2008 Art Series Riesling gives up a nose of mineral petrol acacia and citrus. Light in body with lively acidity this tasty effort will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2016. -Jay Miller

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Riesling
Country Australia
Region Western Australia
Sub-region Margaret River
Vintage 2008
Size 750ML

Leeuwin Estate is a family-owned Australian winery and one of the five founding wineries in the now famous Margaret River district of Western Australia. Formerly a cattle ranch, the property was converted to vineyards by Denis and Tricia Horgan upon the advice of legendary Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi when he visited Australia and saw the estate’s potential as being ideal for the production of premium wines.

The estate enjoyed its first commercial vintage in 1979 and was quickly thrust into the international spotlight when Decanter Magazine gave its highest recommendation to the 1980 "Art Series" Chardonnay. Leeuwin now exports to 30 markets. The estate releases wines under the Art Series, Prelude Vineyards and Siblings labels.

Celebrating the combination of fine wine, food, art and music, Leeuwin features an award winning restaurant, cellar door and art gallery. The estate is renowned for staging spectacular events and welcoming visitors from around the world.

The “Art Series” represents Leeuwin’s most opulent & ageworthy wines from each vintage. They are identified with paintings commissioned from leading contemporary Australian artists.

This wine shows the great potential of Margaret River Riesling. 100% varietal and bone-dry with alcohol that hovers around 12%, it’s a study in citrus flowers, crisp apples and pretty spice. Juicy and satisfying on the palate, it pairs well with a wide range of vegetable, seafood and chicken dishes. It’s also a good match for many south Asian dishes. The wine also ages well for up to a decade, trading some of the vibrant acidity for complexity.