Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz 2023

Tasting Notes

The Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz 2023 is a beautiful reflection of Margaret River’s terroir, showcasing its deep, alluring core of dark fruits. The nose opens with a captivating blend of mulberries, dark cherries, and a mix of spices, including anise, cinnamon, and cardamom. Subtle hints of dark chocolate, coffee, and tar add depth and complexity, enhancing the aromatic experience.

On the palate, this Shiraz delivers a vibrant energy, with its fresh acidity creating a lively, refreshing mouthfeel. The abundance of fruit continues to shine through, while the long, structural tannins direct the palate toward a balanced and elegant finish, highlighting the wine’s refinement and ageing potential.

Perfect Pairings

🔹 Grilled Meats – The wine’s rich fruit and structure complement grilled lamb, steak, or sausages.

🔹 Slow-Roasted Lamb – Its depth and complexity match the richness of slow-cooked lamb.

🔹 Rich Pasta Dishes – Pair with hearty pasta dishes like Bolognese or lasagna.

🔹 Sharp Cheeses – Aged cheddar or gouda will bring out the wine’s complexity.

Awards

🏆 92 Points – James Suckling (October 2024)
“The nose is spice-driven with notes of dark cherries, boysenberries, dried herbs, violets, and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of mulberries, wild blackberries, potpourri, black pepper, and cured meat. Very fresh and generous.”

🏆 91 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review (2025)
“A neatly crafted medium-bodied Shiraz that has a tiny percentage of Malbec. It’s bright with lifted berry fruits, a light dusting of spices, and a little savoury influence. Smooth and seamless, it’s a nice, easy-drinking wine.”

Details

• Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
• Vintage: 2022
• Type: Red Wine
• Variety: Shiraz
• Variety Composition: 98% Shiraz, 2% Malbec

FAQ 🤔

🔹 How does this wine compare to other Shiraz from Margaret River?
This Shiraz is known for its vibrant fruit-forward profile, well-balanced acidity, and elegant tannins, standing out with its complexity from the subtle oak influence and delicate spice notes.

🔹 Can this wine be enjoyed right away or should it be aged?
While it’s delicious now, with its balance of acidity and tannins, it also has great ageing potential, continuing to evolve over the next 5-10 years.

Wine Language Explained

🔹 Tannins – These are the compounds in wine that come from the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes. They give wine structure and a slight bitterness, especially on the finish.

🔹 Acidity – This refers to the tartness of the wine, which makes it refreshing. It balances the fruit sweetness and helps the wine taste crisp.

🔹 Oak Influence – This comes from the barrels used to age the wine. Oak can impart flavors like vanilla, spice, or smokiness to the wine, depending on how much contact it has with the wine.