COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
PRODUCER
Leeuwin Estate
REGION
Western Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a distinguished red wine from Margaret River, Western Australia. This vintage is a testament to the region's capacity for producing Cabernet Sauvignon with elegance and complexity. The Art Series wines are renowned for their labels, each featuring original artwork by Australian artists, reflecting Leeuwin Estate's deep connection to the arts. The 2021 vintage label features 'Hymn' by Ildiko Kovacs. Leeuwin Estate was founded in 1973 by Denis and Tricia Horgan, with early guidance from Robert Mondavi. It is a family-owned winery celebrated for its commitment to fine wine, food, art, and music. The wine is considered a benchmark expression of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, noted for its savouriness and structure, often compared to Bordeaux in its elegance.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Each Art Series label showcases original art by Australian artists.
Fact 02
The 2021 label features 'Hymn' by artist Ildiko Kovacs.
Fact 03
The wine is often compared to Bordeaux for its elegance and structure.
Fact 04
Leeuwin Estate was established with guidance from wine legend Robert Mondavi.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2021 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon was produced using grapes primarily from Block 8, planted in 1975. Fermentation took place in closed, static fermenters at controlled temperatures (26-30°C) with daily pump-overs for extraction. Malolactic fermentation was completed entirely in barrels. The wine then underwent 9 months of barrel maturation, followed by blending and a further 22 months of aging in French Bordelaise barriques, with a portion of new oak used.
