Australia
Leeuwin
Leeuwin Estate is highly respected for its “Art Series” wines that include:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Shiraz
Brut sparkling wine from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
They were one of the founding wineries in the Margaret River region, starting in the early 1970’s. Denis and Tricia Horgan transformed a cattle farm into the vineyards and winery, and engaged Robert Mondavi for a key visit in 1972 when he helped them get started.
The estate is still run by the Horgan family, now with three generations active. The first vineyards were planted in 1975 and the first vintage was 1979. They were soon into the international wine spotlight after a Decanter magazine recommendation in 1981 for the Art Series