2022 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling, Margaret River, Western Australia – WS 90, JS 92, WA 92, JH 95

2022 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling, Margaret River, Western Australia – WS 90, JS 92, WA 92, JH 95

Original price was: $23.95.Current price is: $20.95.

Description

The wine is always so aromatic and delicious.  Dry and crisp with refreshingly citrus with unexpected minerality.  The label…..well, the label is just adorable!  Ribbet….Ribbet!  A perennial favorite ever since we discovered it visiting the winery in 2017!

The “Ärt Series” represents Leeuwin’s most opulent and age worthy wines from each vintage. They are identified with paintings commissioned from leading contemporary Australian artists. – For the 2022 Artist Series Riesling the artist is John Olsen.  100% Riesling.  12% Alcohol

“A sleek and mouthwatering frame sets the stage for the lime, white grapefruit and beeswax notes in this lively white, with a thread of saline, lime leaf and pomelo on the finish. Drink now. 400 cases imported.” – 90 points, Wine Spectator

“The 2022 Art Series Riesling leads with fleshy lime and green apple skins. There is always a presence of galangal/coriander/loquat, and that remains consistent this vintage. Tight and focused despite the warmer vintage, judicious picking has produced a wine that is interestingly lean, as well as fleshy. That’s a combination of the vintage, the region and the expression of the variety here in Margaret River. The phenolics are savory and curve through the fruit through the finish, keeping the wine tight and focused. Healthy canopies in the vineyard help to shade the fruit, retain natural acidity and promote the purity of fruit flavors in the finished wine. This is one of the very few Riesling vineyards in Margaret River, and it’s consistently expressive.” – 92 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Yes, everyone knows Margaret River is not renowned for riesling but this producer is, and, as per usual, this is a good one. It’s spicy, tangy and full of florals, citrus with lemon bath salts and a sprig of mint. Super dry, long and pure. ” – 95 points, James Halliday  (8/2023)

“Inviting aromas of fleshy peaches, apricots, white tea and subtle spice. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Subtle and nuanced with the nose continuing and expanding on the palate before gently trailing off at the finish. Minerals come out at the end. Dry. Drink now or hold.” – 92 points James Suckling (10/2022)

Fragrant and delicate nose that features cut lime, lemon and apple, combining with Kaffir leaf, Thai basil, lemongrass, chia seeds and wet stone. The palate is crisp and bright with racy acidity and a fine mineral thread. Lemon pith and lime are present throughout with subtle texture and hints of sesame.