2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series
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Tasting notes
The medium garnet colored 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series shows evolving notes of dried mulberries, potpourri, exotic spices and cloves. With good concentration and superb persistence on the palate, this is a wonderfully structured, earthier styled Cabernet with great cellaring potential yet.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Much riper and sweeter on the nose than the 2006. More dark plum and spice and a touch of toast. But then more leafy on the palate. Tight and super-fresh with the finest of tannins. Long and mouthwatering. (JH)
Mid crimson. Minty nose, sweet and with a hint of sweet oak. (Much less good value than the West Cape Howe Cabernet 2008 from Jascots tasted alongside.) A bit stringy on the finish. Definitely overpriced. A bit astringent at the moment. Not enough density. (JR)
(includes 4% malbec): Bright ruby-red. Lively and precise on the nose, displaying scents of red- and blackcurrant, cherry, tobacco and rose. Juicy and tightly focused, with very good depth and energy to its red fruit and spicecake flavors. Shows a refreshingly bitter quality on the finish, along with suave floral and red fruit preserve notes.
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.