Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Riesling, Margaret River

Still a citrus bomb, so much lemon and lime. Plenty of kerosene/petrol, but so much zing. Finishes a bit abruptly.

2011 vintage

I guess I appreciate a good dose of petrol in an aged Riesling much more than an average Vivino user, hence the rating. Pale straw colour with green shade. Aroma of intense petrol notes, followed by grass, stone, lime peel, hint of peaches. Silky smooth entry with captivating acidity which shines throughout the palate making it bright and crisp but not bone dry or overpowering. Lots of well integrated petrol and other mineral flavours outshining zesty green apple fruitiness.

2011 vintage

Very nice Riesling. It became more impressive with food but in a good place now

2011 vintage

Developing the fuller body and slightly �oily� character of a fine, mature Riesling. Drier than a typical German equivalent and less aromatic, but perhaps better with food. Acid now balanced by the richer mouth feel. This is definitely a wine to keep rather than drink young.

2011 vintage

Note: I use a scale on which 85 represent s a very good wine. I guess time can heal some wounds. The 83 I gave before was probably generous, although this 82 is not. The wine improved over 12 years. Imagine that. Not anything close to a German Riesling, which the missus and I have quaffing for a few weeks now, but it ws not terrible. Can't imagine buying this again.

2004 vintage

Lychee, petrol and vinyl, lime and kumquat zest on the nose. Round palate with zippy acidity and a bit creamy finish. Tangerine, unripe green pear and salty limestone lead into a clean medium long finish. Nice riesling, very much alive and kicking.

2004 vintage

Beginning to show real weight and classic Riesling character. Very little residual sugar, though alcohol level is not excessive. Should improve further--will try again in 6 months.

2011 vintage

Ageing beautifully

2010 vintage

Very refreshing, a little on the delicate side. Notes of peach, soft elderflower, and a stony minerality. Not the most full-on Riesling, but a great summer wine.

2011 vintage

It all seemed very correct, lime flowers and good acidity balanced with a little residual sweetness, but for me it didn't come alive, had no soul. Nice, but why bother.

2010 vintage

Pear and slate on the nose. Light to medium bodied and quite dry with a strong steely quality and excellent acidity. Pear, apple and grapefruit notes up front, blending into lime and mineral on the back. The acidity provides a strong backbone throughout and into the good length finish. Most similar in style to an Alsatian or Finger Lakes riesling; very aromatic, wonderful acidity and excellent fruit balance. Should last for quite a few years given the strength of the …

2011 vintage

WSET Level 3 Course - Berry Brothers & Rudd; 1/25/2014-3/22/2014 (Berry Brothers & Rudd - Basingstoke) : Appearance: clear, pale lemon green - watery rim Nose: clean, medium(-)/medium intensity, citrus fruits, mineral/petrol notes, developing Palate: dry, medium(+)/high acidity, light/medium(-) body, medium(+) intensity, medium finish, citrus fruits(lime zest), stony minerality, floral, grape, green apple notes; medium(-) alcohol (12.0%) � racy acidic structure Overall: reasonable balance; reasonable length; quite intense; bit one dimensional in terms of complexity. Conclusion: GOOD; drink now � …

2010 vintage

Pale greenish yellow color. Aromas of grapefruit, limes and minerals. Ripe, nicely balanced fruit in the mouth with good structure and a long, tangy finish. I am surprised at the wine's lackluster reviews as I really enjoyed this delicious, very fairly priced Aussie Riesling.

2010 vintage

Steely, bitter nose with floral and citrus notes. Medium-bodied, fresh and crisp. Nice, but nothing special.

2011 vintage

{screwcap, 12%} Fresh, intense lime & detergent nose; slightlying developing but promising. Flavours are terrific on the palate too, but the acidity is very low, and this gives the wine a distinctly unbalanced feel, with a flabby finish that lacks crisp freshness (although it is dry). This wine is usually an early drinker, so it's about par for the course.

2011 vintage

Clean, clear, mineral juicy, lemon limey, fun stuff. And 12% so its all right there.

2011 vintage

This has aged nicely. Full, evolved nose of smoky minerals, white fruit, citrus and subtle diesel notes. Palate is light bodied and awash with cutting, juicy acidity. Sour apple, lime and minerals. Mouthwatering mid-palate yields to a pleasant medium-intensity finish. Modestly complex flavor profile but the palate brings terrific energy and tension. Balanced, food friendly. Very good stuff.

2003 vintage

Next to 2012 Leitz Eins Zwei Dry. Lots of wax and petrol aromas. Palate isn't nearly as awkward, showing very precise acid, with much more of a razors edge mentality on the palate, not as textural, sparkly, or lush as the Leitz feels on the palate. Apple fruit, red apple skin. Glassier texture. Very refreshing.

2011 vintage

very waxy with petrol aromas. lime pith and edgy. bright and phenolic.

2011 vintage

Nearly 4 years since I purchased this and it was a good run (for the money) but it ended already. Color - no sign of age, still fairly pale. Aromas - plenty of diesel, faint lychee, slate, buttered pear, red apple. Heck, even some spritzig. But the palate is gone, just not enough living fruit. Somewhat sour and thin, should have used for cooking wine a year ago. 12,0% abv

2004 vintage

Crisp straw colour. Strong fruit nose. Big flavour and texture on the palate. It's been a long while since I have tasted this wine and it shows more complexity and flavor than I recall from years ago. Good value.

2011 vintage

Appearance: Bright and clear, light lemon in color, with watery rims and legs. Nose: Clean, medium intensity, with youthful aromas of lime, grapefruit, acacia, grass and steely. Palate: Dry with medium (+) and lively acidity, the wine has medium alcohol and medium (-) body, showing medium (-) intensity flavors of lime, grapefruit, acacia, steely and grass, finishing with medium (-) length. Conclusion: Good quality low-priced Australian Riesling with a reasonably intense nose but simple, the wine is in balanced and …

2010 vintage

Screw N Pour. Ideal serving temp seems to be 9C. Still showing nicely after all these years, but in a manner much different than when I purchased it on release (no more frizzante). Apples, petrol, pears crushed rocks, butter and faint lychee on the nose. Still packing some freshness but this has mostly moved to another plane, one which is softer, and broader; finish comes on strong, but pulls back just as quickly. Acids and fruit at the same stage …

2004 vintage

Sour, limes, not as pleasant as I hoped for.

2010 vintage

- Yellow color and aromas of grapefruit and has flavours of grapefruit.

2003 vintage

- Yellow color and has flavours of grapefruit and bell pepper.

2003 vintage

Screw N Pour. Medium straw color, no real signs of age, though it wasn't very lively, reflective. The nose, like the color suggested the best days have already come for this wine - the palate left no doubt, this is nearing the end of its window. A bit of spritz and still some disjointedness to the acid-fruit tension. I believe the bottle was slightly off and therefor not representative of where it might otherwise be with ideal cellaring (this had …

2004 vintage

Screw and pour, let warm to about 15-16C before serving. Although there seems to be a wide range of scores/experiences with this wine, mine continue to be positive. Some freshness remains, but the secondary development this has seen more than makes up for its absence. Savory lychee, spice, quince and pear on the palate and nose. Not yet creamy, but pointed in that direction. I have 3 bottles left that I'll see if I can drink during the next 3-5 …

2004 vintage

Not good. Too acidic for a Riesling. Too dry.

2010 vintage

Perfectly acceptable Riesling, although it doesn't appear to be anything other than fairly four-square wine. Varietal characteristics on the nose, with a slightly honeyed finish. Minerals and crispness provide the balance. Decent enough.

2010 vintage

Straw green colour. Bouquet of fresh cut grass and melon gives way to mild lime acid. Not particularly inspiring. Simple, short finish. In all honesty had better casks riesling,

2010 vintage

Tropical fruit and low acid sums this wine up. Almost mature by Clare Valley or Victorian cool climate tastes. Already some honey and kero coming through.

2010 vintage

香氣表現上有白桃及柑橘類的果香，還混著些許的花香和礦物氣息。口感帶有青蘋果及檸檬味、混合著特有的礦物味，讓人整個都清新了起來。骨架鮮明、尾韻略帶葡萄柚的氣息且清爽而悠長，適當的酸度，讓整個的平衡感更上一層樓，表現相當不錯！

2004 vintage

Pale golden color. Unremarkable nose. Light to medium body. Some moderate petrol typicity shows through initially, but the finish is bone dry and full of lime, lemon, and some grapefruit notes. Similar to a German trocken kabinett, sans the steely, slate-like minerality. Decent summertime quaffer at this price. [12% abv.; $16.00].

2003 vintage

Kero fumes followed by watered down diesel oil on the pallet. This is followed by custard apple and a hint of pineapple. An excellent drop and a shame I don't have any more

2004 vintage

Vivid petrol notes on the nose, with soft white peach, minerals and creamy apples on the palate. This should continue to drink well for 2-3 more years.

2004 vintage

Drank over 2 nights. Consistent tn's. This is a fantastic bottle of wine with a gorgeous nose and wonderful acidity. 12% abv, approx $20

2004 vintage

A solid performer. The nose was fairly muted at first, so I gave it a 1-hr decant - this really helped. A bit of petrol/diesel, slate, wet rocks, bright minerals and stone fruits. On the palate, lemon zest, lime peel. lemon curd and an ideal mid-palate for this medium bodied wine. I've got one more, and I"ll see if I can resist if for a few more years - these are lovely with a little age on them. Approx $19, …

2004 vintage

Ahhhh this is beautiful! Pale yellow in color...lite scented lemon floral, melon, white peach, slight petrol nose. Refreshingly crisp and dry in the mouth......sweet sensation(but totally dry) of lemons, white peaches, green apple, melon balls....crisp and tart citrus acidity, mineral stone, the slightest of petrol complexity. LOVE the dryness, without the vodka-like alcohol, yet juiced with complexity. Outstanding wine from Leeuwin!

2004 vintage

Light yellow in colour. Lots of lime, grapefruit, minerals and some petrol and floral notes on the nose. Light bodied with lemon oil, citrus fruits and minerals on the palate and decent acidity. Started to fade a bit in intensity after an hour or so.

2003 vintage

Pale light yellow colour in the glass. Great nose shows lots of citrus fruits, flowers and some apricot over minerals and smoky petrol notes. Palate is dry and fairly light with flavours of lemon, smoke, minerals and good acidity. Fades a little on the finish, but a very nice wine especially at $14.

2004 vintage

I have no idea why this wine received the score it did from the Wine Advocate (89). There was no subtlety, no flavor that was at all like that of a Riesling. Particularly for $14, this was the most disappointing wine I have had in a long time.

2004 vintage

Simply not that exciting or at all flavorful. I will try another.

2004 vintage

Nice, light and elegant riesling. Not as bold or rich as a German or Alsatian wine, but well-balanced and pleasant with good citrus and tropical fruit and minerals. Food beats up this wine fairly well, so watch your pairings.

2004 vintage

Straw/pale yellow color; slight must on the nose; weaker than I remember from tasting at Randolph; typical riesling with notes of grapefruit, lemon and minerality. Light, dry and crisp. Too light to pair well with heavy or spicy food.

2004 vintage

Disappointing, really. No complexity and without personality. The quality of the wine lacks nothing. However, I find it uninspiring.

2004 vintage

Took to Larry & Theresa's for a cookout. Pretty nice wine still. I've always liked this as a summer quaffer. And that's just what it is. Had it before dinner with some munchies. Not dead at all, but would not keep.

2004 vintage

A solid Riesling, but a quick finish. We had it with sea bass, which was a good pairing. Thus, nothing to write home about, but this is certainly a serviceable, everyday wine.

2003 vintage

Opened by Otis at his home this weekend. A dry wine with notes of apple and citrus. Did not have the depth to put it in the outstanding category. 89 points.

2003 vintage

Purchased at Whole Foods for $27. A bit of petrol on the nose, but it blew off quickly. Nice lemony profile. Very dry, but not overly acidic. Drink now through 2010.

2003 vintage

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