2025 Leeuwin Estate Rose, Margaret River

Pale salmon in appearance with brilliant clarity, this wine presents a lifted and precise aromatic profile. Initial notes of watermelon rind, rosehip and pink grapefruit are complemented by subtle undertones of fresh raspberry and blood orange. The nose is clean, focused, and varietally expressive.

The palate opens with bright, finely tuned acidity that provides linear drive and tension. Mid-palate texture is supple yet taut, supported by delicate phenolic grip that contributes definition and persistence. Flavours of strawberry skin, red liquorice, cranberry, and pomegranate are interwoven with a subtle savoury nuance, adding depth and complexity.

Dry and impeccably balanced, the wine concludes with a crisp, mineral finish and lingering citrus zest notes. A precise, early-drinking style showcasing purity, finesse, and structural harmony — ideal for immediate enjoyment while displaying excellent fruit clarity and composure. 13.0%

Leeuwin Estate Rosé is a beautifully polished and quietly sophisticated expression of Margaret River, made with the same attention to detail that has made the estate one of Australia’s most respected names. The vineyards sit close to the Indian Ocean, where cooling sea breezes, bright sunshine and long ripening seasons allow fruit to develop flavour while retaining freshness. Gravelly loam soils over clay help bring natural balance, giving the wine both energy and shape.

Leeuwin Estate was established in the early 1970s by Denis and Tricia Horgan and quickly became a cornerstone of the Margaret River story, famously supported in its early days by Robert Mondavi. While the estate is best known for its iconic Art Series wines, the rosé is treated with the same seriousness. It is made in a dry, refined style that reflects place rather than trend, favouring delicacy, texture and food friendliness.

The wine is pale and bright in the glass, immediately signalling restraint. Aromas are fresh and lifted, with wild strawberry, raspberry and watermelon joined by hints of rose petal, citrus peel and a gentle savoury note. On the palate, it is crisp and finely textured, with red berry fruit carried by clean acidity. There is a subtle mineral and saline edge on the finish that speaks clearly of its coastal Margaret River origins.

This is a rosé that really comes into its own at the table. It is excellent with seafood, grilled prawns, Mediterranean dishes, salads or lightly spiced food where freshness matters. Serve it well chilled to highlight its precision and clarity. Best enjoyed young for its vibrancy and elegance, Leeuwin Estate Rosé is a refined, grown up take on the style and a lovely expression of Margaret River in lighter form.