Category Archives: Margaret River

Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet 2003

Posted on June 19, 2011 by RJ

Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Art Series, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The nose sports cherries, both dried and fresh, cocoa, dusty and sandy Cape Leeuwin pathways and pipe tobacco. In the mouth, this wine, less than ten years on since the harvest, … Continue reading →

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Leeuwin Siblings 2009

Posted on April 18, 2011 by RJ

Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Siblings 2009 This vintage has 62% Sauvignon Blanc and 38% Semillon in the mix. The nose features a combination of grass, citrus and gooseberry. In the mouth the citrus is pronounced, as if eating very ripe … Continue reading →

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Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2007

Posted on January 2, 2011 by RJ

Cullen, Margaret River, Kevin John, Chardonnay 2007 The best Chardonnay of Burgundy skillfully combine richness with vibrant acidity. Where the New World sometimes trumps this artful skill is when the two attributes above are accented by ripe fruit, as in … Continue reading →

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Cabernet Aussie-Style

Posted on December 10, 2007 by RJ

Yalumba Coonawarra The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The 2002 smelled of cigar box, tobacco, light green pepper and a hint of pickle. In the mouth there was ample acidity which carriesd the juicy red flavors for a long time. Sourced … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Grapes in the New World

Posted on December 7, 2007 by RJ

Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Mild green elements add a nice complexity to the cherry fruit. This is a light-bodied Cabernet with a complementary level of acidity. All Cabernet aged in new and used French and US oak. Winemaker Sue … Continue reading →

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A Western Autralia Cape

Posted on December 7, 2007 by RJ

Cape Mentelle Margaret River Chardonnay 2005 Loads of toasty oak from the nose to the palate with enough acidity to maintain a refreshing character. Fermented in French oak and aged 9 months on the lees. P&B in Margaret River 14.5% … Continue reading →

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Artistic Cabernet

Posted on November 5, 2007 by RJ

Leeuwin Estate Margaret River Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Tasted again in December and this bottle was a little further along, with cocoa, toffee and evolved fruit. The mouth-feel was luscious – really an elegant Cabernet with the complexity of … Continue reading →

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