2021 Shiraz Art Series
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The 2021 Art Series Shiraz is lighter in color in the glass than either vintage on either side of it, an accurate reflection of the conditions that defined the 2021 season. The wine is lighter in frame and the fruit redder, and the tannins have a minty, grippiness to them. There are notes of Rooibos tea here—orange, vanilla, honey and caramel. The Shiraz vines in Margaret River are more susceptible to significant swings of quality with vintage variation, and for my palate, this season and the variety are not as well suited here as they are in those vintages on either side (i.e., 2020 and 2022).
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
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Mostly from the Estate’s southernmost Peppy Park vineyard planted in 1999. Located further inland from the Indian Ocean, this vineyard experiences greater diurnal range, with cooler nights. Gravel loam on clay. Vines planted on own rootstock and north facing. Fermented in both open and closed fermenters with 20% whole bunches. Malolactic in barrels and after six months the various components were blended and matured in barrels for a further 12 months. Mid vibrant crimson. Minty and eucalyptus over sweet black fruit. Notably high acidity bringing intense freshness and more red fruit on the palate. Tannins rounded but the acidity gives this a spiky finish. (JH)
About the producer
Leeuwin Estate is one of Australia’s leading wine producers. Based close to Cape Leeuwin, in the southern reaches of Margaret River, Western Australia, this remote estate is best known for its Art Series wines.