Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz Margaret River, West Australia – 2022

2022 was a fantastic vintage in Margaret River!

Winemaker tasting note

A floral and perfumed nose is surrounded by violets and rose petals. There is a dark core of mulberries, raspberries and currants. It’s concentrated and darkly dense with subtle nuances of graphite and petrichor. Delicate spice of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla pod combine with Szechuan pepper. The palate is intense and complex, with woven layers of black pastille fruits, mulberries and dark cherries. Bouyant acidity gives rise to vibrancy and
freshness. Subtle stalk phenolics are delicately integrated, leading to a mineral thread from mid to back palate of coffee bean, cocao and black cardamom. Alongside lies alluring umami elements, finishing with elegant, fine and yet structural tannins. 13.5% alcohol.

“The 2022 Art Series Shiraz is excellent. It is lush and persistent, with a sapid mid-palate and layers of spice and textural complexity. Very good. It remains bloody and mineral, characterized by savory tannins, pink peppercorns, nori, gravel and dried herbs, with pomegranate molasses, redcurrant and a hint of goji berry to boot. The tannins and the fruit are as one: the wine isn’t encased by tannin, as so many are, rather, it IS tannin, in that the tannin exudes from its very core, like rays of sunshine. Good! Sealed under screw cap.” 95/100 Wine Advocate