2016 Leeuwin Estate Riesling Art Series

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 VN 92 DC 91 JH 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, July 2017

This is a long time favorite for Australian riesling with stone, flint and spice character. Lemon, lime. Medium to full body, fruity and crisp. A beauty as always. Fresh. Super peppermint at finish. Screw cap. Drink now...
VN 92

Vinous, July 2021

Pale yellow. Mineral-laced citrus zest, jasmine and peach aromas pick up subtle kerosene and ginger nuances with air. Dry and nervy on the palate, offering vibrant lime and quince flavors that deepen through the midpalate...
DC 91

Decanter, July 2018

This tight, linear baby still needs time to get opulent, but should have a fine future thanks to firm citrus acidity. For now, enjoy its gentle floral, peach aromas and flinty apple palate. Read more at...
JH 91

James Halliday, August 2017

Every year this wine sells out long before any of the other wines in Leeuwin Estate's portfolio, clearly it's not broken, and there is no suggestion it needs fixing. It has lemon/lime citrus fruit, and the acidity doesn't...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Riesling
Country Australia
Region Western Australia
Sub-region Margaret River
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12%
Closure Cork

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.