{"product_id":"2020-leeuwin-estate-art-series-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2020 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points James Halliday | Elegant, Pure Margaret River Cabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Leeuwin Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeuwin Estate is one of Margaret River’s founding wineries, with the Art Series representing the pinnacle of its range. Its Cabernet appeal is not simply about concentration: cassis fruit, savoury detail and refined tannins give it a distinctive sense of balance. This is a style for those who value precision and length as much as richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 expresses that identity through a beautifully composed combination of cassis, currants, woodsy spice and leafy freshness. Oak provides lift rather than dominating the wine, while fine tannins and equally fine acidity keep the medium-bodied palate flowing. For us, its attraction is the way everything works together, with no single element demanding attention at the expense of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“An elegant, classy wine and irresistible as a result. Perfectly composed flavours of cassis and currants, woodsy spices and leafy freshness with a lift of oak, all as one here. Beautiful fine tannins glide across the medium-bodied palate, the equally fine acidity cleansing and invigorating, and it finishes long and very pure. Gosh, this is excellent.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, James Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dry, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with fine, gliding tannins, invigorating acidity and a long, pure finish. Our suggested drinking window is 2026–2038, subject to storage and your preference for fresh cassis or more developed savoury character. Begin with a 45–60 minute decant, tasting as it opens, and serve at around 16–18°C. Choose this for elegance and harmony rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cassis fruit, woodsy spice and leafy freshness of the 2020 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon make it a refined match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/australian-frozen-grass-fed-cape-grim-rib-eye-steak?variant=62482804539762\"\u003eAustralian Frozen Grass-Fed Cape Grim Rib-Eye Steak\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e. The wine’s cassis and currant flavours complement the rib-eye’s rich, juicy texture, while its woodsy spice and leafy notes echo the savoury character of a browned crust and fresh herbs. Fine tannins and cleansing acidity keep the pairing balanced, whether charcoal-grilled, pan-seared with rosemary, or reverse-seared and finished in a hot skillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HK$399, this offers a 96-point Cabernet from Leeuwin Estate’s Art Series, with its appeal grounded in elegance, integration and length. The supplied review highlights a wine whose fruit, oak, tannin and acidity are already working together, making it a considered choice for a special dinner as well as further cellaring. Buy it for the refinement of the experience, not simply the score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2018-vasse-felix-cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003e2018 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e: a more concentrated Margaret River expression with raspberry, pomegranate and saline savoury detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2020-st-hallett-butchers-cart-shiraz\"\u003e2020 St Hallett Butchers Cart Shiraz\u003c\/a\u003e: generous Barossa blackberry and plum, with exotic spice and dense, textured tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2016-grant-burge-filsell-old-vine-shiraz\"\u003e2016 Grant Burge Filsell Old Vine Shiraz\u003c\/a\u003e: concentrated black fruit, chocolate and liquorice in a supple, full-bodied style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life-is-too-short-to-drink-bad-wine.jpg?v=1778560509\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine cork\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128759767109,"sku":"RDCSAU20LA00750","price":399.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/2019-leeuwin-estate-art-series-cabernet-sauvignon.jpg?v=1784518580","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2020-leeuwin-estate-art-series-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}