Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 100ml

Established in 1973 under the early guidance of Napa Valley legend Robert Mondavi, this iconic Margaret River trailblazer stands as an undisputed titan of Australian wine. Operating across three generations of family stewardship with the precision of a Swiss watch, Leeuwin Estate’s crown jewel is its legendary "Art Series" Chardonnay - a 1st Classified national treasure renowned for its opulent yet chiseled structure and phenomenal cellaring potential. Marrying sustainable viticulture with contemporary Australian art on its labels, the estate crafts majestic, deeply expressive benchmarks that radiate with breathtaking citrus purity and world-class elegance.

Australia’s wine story began with colonial plantings in the late eighteenth century and took off through the work of early European settlers. The wine landscape is vast and varied, shaped by a mix of maritime, continental and desert-like influences across its key regions. Its appellation system is built around zones, which focus on geographic origin rather than strict rules on grape or style. Classic varieties such as Shiraz (Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead the way, with Riesling and Grenache also playing important roles, plus a recent influx of ‘Mediterranean’ grapes are also turning heads. From the bold reds of Barossa to the cool climate elegance of Margaret River and Tasmania, Australia offers a huge spectrum of flavours. The country’s modern approach champions innovation, sustainability and a clear expression of place.

Margaret River sits on Australia’s southwest coast and is known for its consistent high-quality wines shaped by a maritime climate. Many reds are made from Cabernet Sauvignon, with structured tannins, a clean herbal edge and plenty of potential to age. Chardonnay is a major strength here, producing styles that balance freshness with subtle oak, smoky reduction and texture that have become not only a regional, but a national hallmark. With its mix of cooling ocean influence varied soils and careful winemaking Margaret River delivers some of Australia’s most polished and reliably balanced wines.