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
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
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.