Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc 2017
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A fragrant and perfumed nose with white peach blossom andjasmine, elevate the primary fruits of kiwi, lychee and lime. Beneath subtle notes of Thaibasil, cardamom and chamomile off er delicate complexity. The palate is subtly texturedand nicely balanced with woven layers of fi nger lime, passion fruit, lemon and nectarine.There is a degree of brightness that runs through the mid palate with sherbet-likeacidity leading to a fi ne and slightly chalky finish.
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Complex and fragrant, with grapefruit zest, white pepper and floral overtones to the precise core of green apple and lime flavors. Juicy and intensifying on the finish.
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There’s a lot to like here. Exuberant tropical fruits and peachy stone fruits leap out of the glass, and the palate has attractive, fresh, fleshy appeal. Drink now. Screw cap.
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In 1972, legendary Napa Valley winemaker, Robert Mondavi, first identified the future site of the Leeuwin vineyard as being ideal for the production of premium wine and provided early mentorship to owners, Denis and Tricia Horgan in the establishment of Leeuwin Estate. The first vines were planted by hand over a five year period from 1973.
Featuring state-of-the art facilities, the winery building was opened in 1978, celebrating with a trial vintage. Leeuwin enjoyed its first commercial vintage in 1979, and was thrust into the international spotlight when Decanter Magazine gave its highest recommendation to the 1980 "Art Series" Chardonnay in an international blind tasting.
Maintaining a team of highly skilled and dedicated winemakers, Leeuwin Estate is now under the direction of two generations of the founding family.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
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.