The 2018 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon has received high scores from critics, with James Suckling awarding it a remarkable 98 points out of 100. Wine Spectator also gave it 95 points, describing it as "a tour de force of power and finesse, with a supple core of currant and blackberry flavours, accented by notes of graphite, tobacco, and black tea." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it 96 points, praising its "complex nose of cassis, mint, pencil lead, and black olives, which leads to a full-bodied, concentrated palate with a beautiful backbone of firm, ripe tannins and great length." Overall, the critical reviews of the 2018 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon highlight its outstanding quality, complexity, and balance, making it a true masterpiece of winemaking.