Winemaker Notes
Background The Art Series represents Leeuwin's finest wines from each vintage. The fruit for the Art Series is sourced from the oldest vines on the property and undergo rigorous selection process prior to picking. The labels are identified with paintings commissioned from leading contemporary Australian artists.
Leeuwin now has a collection of more than 100 works of art, which adorn the 'Art Series' labels. The famous 'Frogs in Riesling' have featured on the Leeuwin riesling since the earliest vintages in the 1980's. Wine and Spirits Magazine considers this wine to be 'consistently one of the best rieslings from Australia.'
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Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
Home to some of Australia’s most elegant and long-lived red and white wines, Margaret River is situated in the farthest reaches of Western Australia. Relatively warm and dry, the region is cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Margaret River takes some inspiration from Bordeaux, producing top-quality Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux Blends with firm structure, mouthwatering acidity, balanced alcohol and notes of herbs and spice. For white wines, refreshing blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as complex, age-worthy Chardonnays are regional specialties.