Leeuwin Estate Art Gallery
During the 1980s and 1990s Australian wine merchants and distributors assisted Leeuwin Estate in building support and recognition in the retail and hospitality markets. The winery’s quest for recognition was also helped by the growing interest in the other pioneering Margaret River wineries including Vasse Felix, Cullen, Moss Wood and Cape Mentelle. This momentum spilled into new export markets, including the UK and US, where the Leeuwin Estate brand gained strong footholds. At the winery itself, the cellardoor operation and restaurant became a key tourist destination. A helicopter landing pad also enabled wealthy Perth denizens to rapidly shuttle to the winery with their clientele and showcase the glorious Margaret River coastline and vineyard paradise.
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Volume 1 – Leeuwin Estate
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