But the Leeuwin Estate is notable not just for the undeniable skill with which its wines are made.

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In particular, the wines of the Leeuwin Estate in Western Australia have drawn raves from the Wine Spectator, and nods of approval from Mr Parker.

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"If I was given the choice between a Montrachet from France or a Western Australian Chardonnay like Leeuwin Estate Art Series, there would be no contest, " he says.

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Chichester had just sailed his yacht, Gypsy Moth IV, around the world in what was the first true circumnavigation via the three Capes of Hope, Leeuwin and Horn, making only one stop.

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The Vendee Globe race, seen as one of the ultimate challenges for offshore skippers, involves sailing around the world from west to east via the three major capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin and the Horn.

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The voyage took the boat in an easterly direction around the globe, leaving the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn to the left before finishing across the same line as they started from.

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