Tasting Notes
Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
Leeuwin Estate
G 99
Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 The foundation vineyard of Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet is the 1975-planted Block 8. The vineyard is meticulously managed to promote the development of high-intensity fruit and fine, classical grainy tannins. Although the growing season and maritime climate are similar to Bordeaux, the atmospheric conditions, lateritic soils, Karri forests and bush garrigue bring a very different and highly particular set of challenges. The region also has an astonishing diversity of bird life, which presents difficulties. Most vineyards are nowadays netted after veraison to stave off the squadrons of Australian ringneck 28ers (Twenty- Eight Parrots ). Deep crimson. Classical blackcurrant, cedar aromas with lifted espresso, roasted chestnut notes. Inky deep and beautifully concentrated wine with dense blackcurrant, dark plum, dark chocolate flavours, fine grainy/chocolaty tannins and perfectly integrated cedar oak. A superb grainy firm finish and mineral length. A great Leeuwin Estate Cabernet. 2022–2040 Cloudburst G 98 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Medium-deep crimson. Beautiful intense violet, pure cassis aromas with espresso, herb garden notes. Classical cabernet wine with lovely pure blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum flavours, flowing fine- grained textures and underlying roasted chestnut, vanilla oak. Finishes velvety firm, and minerally with superb inky length. All the elements are perfectly integrated. The perfumed notes, inky textures, buoyancy of fruit and gentle vigour make it surprisingly delicious to drink now, but some extra bottle age will bring more complexity. Fascinating and fabulous. The grapes are destemmed, and hand sorted prior to open-top fermentation. The wine is pressed to barrel without extended maceration or extra skin contact. Matured primarily in new French oak for 18–21 months. Only 2,888 bottles made. 2022–2032+
Margaret River
27
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