Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2025

Quite an opulent opening here, led by cantaloupe, white peach, ripe lime, lemongrass and green apple, followed by flickers of bergamot, shaved fennel and mandarin pith. There’s some cinnamon quill as it warms, and a floral tone in the ilk of gardenia flowers. It’s lifted and immediately inviting. The palate is tensile, with a firm cut of lemony acid slicing through a nice volume of crushed green apple, grapefruit, finger lime and wet-stone minerality. Freshness defines the finish as the acid draws it to a salivating close. There’s a lot of wine here for the price, and this classic Leeuwin Cuvée delivers thirst-slaking freshness in good measure. A good release.