One of Margaret River’s standout vintages, the 2023 Art Series Shiraz is elegant, vibrant and deeply expressive. Bursting with blackberry, plum and blueberry fruit, layered with violets, pepper, licorice and mocha, it strikes the perfect balance of freshness and finesse. Medium-bodied with silky tannins and a long, savoury finish, this is a collector’s gem that drinks beautifully now and will only get better with age.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Mar 13, 2025
Drink: 2025-2033

It may be too early to call for certain, but the 2023 season in Western Australia, specifically in Margaret River, is shaping up to be one of the very best. And I make that comment with 2018 front of mind. The season was mild, dry (mostly) and long, and it seems to have extracted the best from most producers, in all regions, across all varieties in Western Australia. A very exciting consistency of condition occurred. I, for one, have been actively putting my money where my mouth is and investing in wines from this vintage. I know I'll regret it if I don't.

The 2023 Art Series Shiraz, which at this stage is pre-release, shows precision and detail on the nose, with raspberry leaf tea and iodine, blood and blood orange, licorice and milk chocolate. In the mouth, the acidity is intense, but it works so nicely within the layers of gently settled tannins—like sheets of tissue paper. It's a lovely wine, wearing the benefits of intensive viticultural work and matching effort in the winery.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 94
Published: Jul 28, 2025

Lovely aromas of plums and cherries, underpinned by licorice, peppercorns, violets, mocha and graphite. The midweight palate has firm yet finely framed tannins and fresh acidity that creates a linear profile. Excellent minerality and a chalky finish with a savory touch. Great value, approachability and aging potential. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Apr 21, 2025
Drink: 2025-2034

Fruit is largely from the estate’s southernmost vineyards, prime Shiraz country in Margaret River. A vibrant magenta in the glass and elegant perfume, complete with dusty blueberries, red plum, fragrant spring blossom, saltbush, smoked sage and candied aniseed. A burst of fruit sweetness on the palate, swiftly followed by attention-seeking chewy yet fine and velvety tannins. An undercurrent of refreshing acidity lifts – this is a rollercoaster of a wine. Among the sweet fruited core and wood spice, vanilla bean jostles with a bresaola meatiness. Oak is nestled in the mix, well placed with its lightly toasted cedar notes. A mid-weight Shiraz, energy and brightness are aligned with a firm backbone of structure. This has plenty going for it and will delight in the glass now or with some cellar time.
Alcohol: 13.50%
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 100% Shiraz

Leeuwinestate.com.au

Delicate, woven, and layered, there are blackberries, black pastille and blueberries surrounding the palate. A fine graphite line through the mid-palate aligns with bright acidity and elegant tannin.

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The nose displays elevation, vibrancy and fragrance, highlighted with cherry blossom, violets, and rose water. Threaded within is a core of blue fruits, mulberries and damson plums. White pepper, anise, cinnamon and clove provide extra layers of complexity. Delicate, woven, and layered, there are blackberries, black pastille and blueberries surrounding the palate. A fine graphite line through the mid-palate aligns with bright acidity and elegant tannin. Gentle and balanced stalk components fill out the mouthfeel and lead on to a long, lingering and savoury finish.