Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a magnificent Australian wine exuding opulence and sophistication. The bouquet features enticing notes of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and mint, harmoniously blending into subtle hints of oak. On the palate, it reveals depth with dense plum and Black Forest gateau flavours, underscored by elegant tannins. The wine concludes with a persistent finish, capturing the romance of the Margaret River region. Acclaimed for its exceptional balance and complexity, this cabernet sauvignon unfailingly promises a captivating tasting experience, making it an ideal choice for discerning wine enthusiasts. A luxurious representation of Western Australian viticulture.

Tasting Notes

Bright, lively and fragrant nose with blackcurrants and dark cherries, combining with higher notes of clove, cummin, black cardamon and star anise. Beneath subtle notes of coffee and cocoa lie in the background. Fine and delicately structured palate featuring boysenberries, blackcurrants and plums. Volume and density through the mid-palate is balanced with a bright mineral acid line, finishing with seamless tannins.

About the Winery

Established in 1973, Leeuwin Estate winery is located in the picturesque Margaret River region of Western Australia. Revered for its wine production, particularly Chardonnay, it is a jewel in Australia's vinous crown with a reputation acknowledging it as one of the iconic wineries of this country.

The estate covers roughly 121 hectares, producing unique, complex and finely balanced wines through a meticulous approach to viticulture. The vineyard's terroir has a significant influence on the variety and quality of wine produced, manifesting in wine styles that are expressive of their region, complex and premire in character. Attention to detail from soil management, vine selection, pruning, climate analysis to hand-picking of fruit has ensured that the Estate's wines remain premium and consistent in quality.

Sitting tranquilly amidst the vines, Leeuwin Estate winery boasts a combination of state-of-the-art and traditional wine-making techniques, including hand-picking and small batch processing. Their rich winemaking legacy is sustained by the principle of wise custodianship, ensuring that they nurture the Estate's resources today for its future custodians. Promising to offer total immersion in the world of fine wine, the vineyard luxuriously provides an opportunity to appreciate wine from the vine to the glass.

Aside from the remarkable wines produced, Leeuwin Estate is famed for its cellar door, art gallery and award winning restaurant. The elegant and leisurely cellar door experience offers a premiere tasting, while the on-site restaurant provides a gastronomic delight, serving cuisine that pairs perfectly with their wines. The estate also regularly plays host to an array of events and concerts, many of which incorporate their love of fine art and music. This holistic offering ensures visitors to the estate enjoy a physical and sensory encounter that is unrivalled,

Leeuwin Estate winery has become a beacon for Australian wine, showcasing the essence of Margaret River to the global wine community. The amalgamation of wine, food, art, and music takes the wine tasting experience to another level. Leeuwin Estate winery simply is, the embodiment of Australian viticulture.

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