Western Australia · Australia

Leeuwin Estate

A family estate in Western Australia, founded by Denis and Tricia Horgan. Its Art Series wines carry paintings by Australian artists.

Place: Western Australia · Australia
Known for: Art Series, the estate's most opulent and ageworthy wines, identified by paintings from leading contemporary Australian artists on the labels.
Wine context: Cabernet Sauvignon · Syrah / Shiraz

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Atlas locationWestern Australia · Australia34.01° S · 115.07° EOpen in Atlas

Who makes it

Denis and Tricia Horgan founded Leeuwin Estate with early guidance from Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi. Three generations of the family now run the estate.

Art Series labels carry paintings by contemporary Australian artists. Sidney Nolan initially declined to design a label, then changed his mind after tasting the wine. His Dolphin Rock appeared on the 1982 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon.

Where it grows

Leeuwin Estate is in Western Australia.

What they make

Art Series is the estate’s range of wines intended for ageing, with paintings on the labels. The 2023 Art Series Shiraz has dark cherry, blackberry, plum and pepper-spice aromas. It is medium-bodied, with grainy tannins and a long finish.

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