⭐ 97 Points – James Halliday

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a top-tier Margaret River Cabernet defined by precision, structure and long-term ageing potential.

Refined, composed and highly detailed, it delivers a classic Bordeaux-inspired style with exceptional balance and control.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who appreciates Cabernet Sauvignon at a higher level.

With 97 Halliday points, this sits firmly in the top tier — offering finesse, structure and depth rather than bold, fruit-driven power.

In my view, this is a benchmark Margaret River Cabernet — elegant, layered and built to evolve over time.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about precision and structure.

Blackcurrant, cassis and mulberry form a focused fruit core, layered with bay leaf, cedar, tobacco and graphite.

The defining feature is the tannin profile — fine, gravelly and tightly structured, giving the wine shape, length and serious ageing potential.

Everything feels controlled and balanced.

Style / drinking window

Medium-bodied with blackcurrant, cassis, herb and savoury notes.

Fine tannins and fresh acidity provide structure, precision and long-term ageing potential.

Drinking well with decanting, but best cellared for further development over 10–15+ years.

Food Pairing

A 97-point Margaret River Cabernet of this precision and structure deserves a cut to match. We love it with Cape Grim Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak from My Meat Man — the clean, grass-fed intensity and firm texture of a well-rested sirloin are a natural partner for the wine’s blackcurrant, cedar and finely structured tannins. A pairing worthy of the occasion.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a top-tier Australian Cabernet with proven critical acclaim, this is a standout.

With 97 Halliday points, it delivers precision, balance and long-term cellar potential — ideal for collectors or serious Cabernet drinkers.

Looking for a different Cabernet style?

• Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 → more approachable / fruit-driven
• Wynns Coonawarra Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 → classic / structured
• Sons of Eden Pumpa Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 → easy / everyday

Life’s too short for bad wine.