2018 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

HWC 97 WA 97 DC 95 JS 95 TRR 95 WE 94 WS 93
HWC 97

Halliday Wine Companion, August 2022

his was a freak vintage in the hands of many winemakers in WA, capable of power, balance, ripeness and glory. This has pomegranate, red licorice and peppered raspberry. The fruit flavours, while slinky and seductive, are...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2023

The 2018 vintage in Margaret River was perhaps the best vintage in the modern commercial history of the region (i.e., since 1967). Most producers made their best wines in this year, and despite a string of extremely...
DC 95

Decanter, May 2022

Elegant, medium-bodied, with cardamom and dried herb hints to the bitter chocolate-edged blackcurrant fruit, with suggestions of riper cassis. Lovely freshness, showing ripe but present fine-grained tannins in this...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, November 2022

A complex and layered nose of blackcurrants, fresh mint, pine cone and red licorice. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, structured tannins. Succulent and well constructed with a solid core of black fruit. Leafy herbs and...
TRR 95

The Real Review, May 2022

Lashings of lead pencil shavings and a blackberry compote lead into a juicy buxom core. Flavours of fresh leather and smoked meats temper the darker fruits, adding complexity. The tannins are chewy yet fine adding...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, December 2022

This is a sturdy, plush vintage of Art Series with a long life ahead of it. It's a touch austere at the moment, with some sweet oak showing and pinched acidity, but the distinctive varietal and regional character still...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, November 2022

Dense and wonderfully juicy, with the tannic structure drawing you into a mix of intense cassis, huckleberry, clove, chai tea, dried black olive and smoked paprika. Presents a pretty thread of dried rose petal, with dried...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country Australia
Region Western Australia
Sub-region Margaret River
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Screw Cap

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 2018 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series is a remarkable red wine hailing from the prestigious Margaret River region in Western Australia. With its deep, garnet color and enticing aromas, this wine captivates the senses from the moment it is poured into the glass.

On the nose, the wine reveals a complex and layered bouquet of blackcurrants, fresh mint, pine cone, and red licorice. These aromas intermingle harmoniously, creating an enticing invitation to explore further. As the wine caresses the palate, it showcases a medium- to full-bodied structure with fine, structured tannins. The succulent and well-constructed nature of this wine is highlighted by a solid core of black fruit flavors, accompanied by notes of leafy herbs and black tea, adding depth and complexity.

The 2018 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series has received high praise from wine critics. Wine Spectator awarded it an impressive 93 points, describing it as dense and wonderfully juicy, with intense flavors of cassis, huckleberry, clove, chai tea, dried black olive, and smoked paprika. Decanter also bestowed it with a score of 95 points, praising its elegance, medium-bodied structure, and hints of cardamom and dried herbs that complement the bitter chocolate-edged blackcurrant fruit.

This vintage is regarded as one of the best in the region's history, and the Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon truly showcases the exceptional quality of the 2018 harvest. Renowned wine critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate considers it the best wine ever made at Leeuwin Estate, surpassing even the highly acclaimed 2014 and 2012 vintages.

With a screw cap closure, this wine is ready to be enjoyed now or cellared for further development. It pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, including roasted meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses. The 2018 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series is a true masterpiece that embodies the unique terroir and craftsmanship of the Margaret River region, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast.