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Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Formerly Cabernet Merlot) 2002
An elegant, smooth and supple cabernet blend whose lightly herbal aromas of sweet red berries, blackberries and plums are supported by a slightly raw expression of cedar/vanilla oak. Medium to full in weight, its lightly smoky and cedary palate of lively small berry flavour is framed by fine, powdery tannin. It finishes long and lingering, but rather too green and sappy.
Vintage
2002
Year to Drink
2007 - 2010
Jeremy’s score
83 / 100
Seal Type
Cork
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Formerly Cabernet Merlot)
Margaret River
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 13.5
An elegant, smooth and supple cabernet blend whose lightly herbal aromas of sweet red berries, blackberries and plums are supported by a slightly raw expression of cedar/vanilla oak. Medium to full in weight, its lightly smoky and cedary palate of lively small berry flavour is framed by fine, powdery tannin. It finishes long and lingering, but rather too green and sappy.
Last Date Tasted: 30/5/2021
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2018
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86 | 15.8 | 2023-2026  | |
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2015
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90 | 17.0 | 2020-2023+ | |
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2013
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89 | 16.7 | 2018-2021+  | |
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2012
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88 | 16.6 | 2020-2024 | |
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2005
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84 | 15.3 | 2010-2013 | |
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2004
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88 | 16.5 | 2009-2012+ | |
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2003
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81 | 14.8 | 2005-2008 | |
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2002
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83 | 15.2 | 2007-2010 | |
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2001
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89 | 16.7 | 2006-2009+ | |
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2000
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81 | 14.8 | 2002-2005 | |
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1999
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78 | 14.2 | 2004-2007 | |
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1998
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83 | 15.1 | 2000-2003 | |
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1997
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82 | 15.0 | 1999-2002+ | |
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1996
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88 | 16.6 | 2001-2004 | |
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1994
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86 | 15.7 | 2002-2006 | |
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1993
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85 | 15.6 | 1998-2001 | |
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1991
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89 | 16.8 | 1999-2003 | |
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1990
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90 | 17.3 | 2002-2010 | |
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1989
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93 | 18.1 | 2001-2009 | |
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1988
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90 | 17.0 | 2000-2008 |
Winery
Leeuwin Estate
One of the founding vineyards of the Margaret River wine region, and home to the largest privately owned Karri forest on earth, Leeuwin Estate is a signature winery with a definitive wine -Ę its Art Series Chardonnay. Since its first vintage in 1980 this label has hardly missed a beat, and could actually be the world's most consistent benchmark wine. The 2012 vintage continues with an even more finely honed and elegant expression than the 2011 release. Made from mature vineyards, the Art Series reds are steadily gaining the depth of genuinely ripe fruit and consistency the Horgan family have been seeking. The current releases of Sauvignon Blanc and the Siblings white blend are delightfully fresh and vibrant.
Chief Executive(s):
Simone Horgan-Furlong, Justin Horgan
Winemaker:
Tim Lovett, Phil Hutchison, Breac Wheatley
Viticulturist:
David Winstanley
Production Dozen:
60000
Tonnes Processed:
1000
Address:
Stevens Road , Margaret River , Western Australia 6285 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm and Sat evenings for dinner
Principal Wine Region:
Margaret River
Telephone:
(08) 9759 0000
Facsimile:
(08) 9759 0001
Website:
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