96 Point Rated James Halliday Halliday Wine Companion

"A 2nd label for a wine of great distinction, and its usual sourcing of fruit from estate and contract-grown vines: purity, intensity and extreme length. Grapefruit speaks louder about the boys in the band. I suppose oak has played some part in shaping the wine, but it isn't obvious."

93 Point Rated - Ray Jordan The West Australian

“Leeuwin Estate is renowned for its famous Art Series chardonnay… Leeuwin’s next level down is the Prelude, a wine that many wineries would be tickled pink to have as their top chardonnay. A generous vintage has produced this generous wine. It shows the further tweaking of the style, which is somewhere in between the earlier vintages and the brief move into a more contemporary style. It works well with the punchy fruit balanced by fine, minerally acidity and a light layer of oak.”

93 Point Rated - Sarah Ahmed Decanter

"Sweet vanilla, toast, mandarin, cashew and custard apple aromas suggest breadth, yet nectarine bite and livewire lime acidity delivers tension and twang, propelling the citrus and perfumed pear fruit along. Subtly creamy lees brings texture and roast hazelnut oak (40% new) lends savoury nuance. Hugely enjoyable now with the structure for mid-term ageing."

90 Point Rated Wine Spectator

"Offers citrus, pear and pineapple at the core and pretty details of spice, toasted hazelnut and dried floral on the finish, where the flavors gain momentum and a touch of grated ginger lingers."