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Leeuwin Estate

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Leeuwin Estate
Price: 24.99 USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, Margaret River

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium wine produced by Leeuwin Estate, a renowned winery located in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The grapes are sourced from the estate's own vineyards, which are characterized by their unique soil composition and maritime climate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, with rich flavors of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and tobacco, complemented by a firm tannic structure and a long, elegant finish. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the complexity and depth of a well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and intense red wine, with notes of dark fruit, graphite, and earthy spice.On the palate, hints of black cherry, currant, and cocoa are complemented by a firm tannic structure that leads to a long and lingering finish. This is an impressive and complex wine that will continue to develop in the bottle with proper cellaring.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Leeuwin Estate

Region: Margaret River

Nestled in the south-west corner of Australia, Margaret River is a wine region of distinction. With its unique combination of geography, climate and soil, it is home to the finest Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in Australia. The Margaret River wine region was first established in 1967, when Dr. Tom Cullity planted the first vines in the area. Since then, the region has grown to become one of the most important wine regions in Australia, producing some of the country's most sought-after wines.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Reviews