Name: Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Brand: Leeuwin Estate

Rating	93
Style	Red
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2018
Appellation	Margaret River Western Australia Australia
ABV	13.5%
Price	$32.00 Value Pick Buy This Wine
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Reviewed By	Keith Beavers
Review Updated	2022-06-09

Perfect For

Cooking And Sipping, Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Review

Having the distinction of being one of the founding families of the Margaret River wine region, the Leeuwin family definitely produces wine that presents generations of work (and some help from Robert Mondavi). Their first vintage was in 1979 and to this day they are producing regional defining wines. This Cabernet is an exceptional wine that shows the leaner side of the variety without diminishing its power. The nose is actually somewhat floral and mineral-driven with pops of berries (all of them). The palate has soft tannins and great natural acidity. There is a brightness to this wine that is not common for this grape. It is a welcome and wonderfully balanced addition to the world of Cabernet Sauvignon.

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