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Leconfield, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, Coonawarra, South Australia
Producer Profile
Leconfield Coonawarra was established in 1974 by noted oenologist, Sydney Hamilton. During a winemaking career spanning nearly 60 years, Sydney was highly regarded for his contribution to the industry. At the age of 76, Sydney Hamilton still yearned to make a classic Australian Cabernet Sauvignon and set himself the task of finding the right district in which to establish his own vineyard and winery – and Leconfield Coonawarra was established.
Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon has been the flagship of Leconfield since the first release in 1977. Our philosophy is to produce a Cabernet Sauvignon displaying both depth and elegance where oak complexes and enhances the fruit but is not allowed to dominate. Leconfield is situated in the heart of Australia’s famous Coonawarra with its rich Terra Rosa soil over limestone providing the ideal environment for growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard was founded in 1974 by pioneering oenologist Sydney Hamilton who at 76 years of age had the ambition to produce the classic Australian red wine. Time has validated his choice of Coonawarra as a fantastic place to do just that. Today the estate remains a family wine business owned by Dr Richard and Jette Hamilton and is planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller patches of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Petit Verdot and complemented with the white varieties of Riesling and Chardonnay. The Hamilton family have been growing grapes and wine in South Australia since 1837 Viticulture
Viticulture
2020 as a low yielding vintage. Rainfall in both winter and spring rainfall was lower than average. Following a very and dry second half of December, conditions during veraison and ripening were cooler than average and free from extreme temperatures. With March being very dry, and cool, slow ripening saw good natural acidity levels leading up to harvest.
Winemaking
2020 provided an outstanding year to produce Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Approx. 10% of the wine was allowed to complete fermentation in new French oak after a week on skins. The remainder was allowed extended skin contact to round the palate and improve persistence and length. Several rackings from barrel during maturation were undertaken to freshen the wine and allow natural clarification. Minimal fining was used on final assembly of the components.
Tasting Note
Deep brooding rich cassis nose, overlayed with cinnamon, nutmeg and cedar through the influence of French oak. A beautiful example of ripe varietal Cabernet Sauvignon.
Full Cabernet flavour bursts onto this rich palate. The structure retains elegance while silky tannins provide the depth and persistence expected of a wine with this pedigree.
Goes well with
The style and elegance of this Cabernet will complement the finest beef and venison, through to rich vegetable ragout and pasta.
Cellaring
Beautiful in its youthful vibrancy, and with a decade of cellaring will show more cedar and earthiness.
Features
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Colour: Red
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Style: Still Wine
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Country: Australia
Region: Coonawarra
Vintage: 2019
Don’t just take our word for it…
James Suckling 93 pts
A ripe and self-confident tannic cabernet with enough freshness to carry all the power. Yet the nose is quite restrained with notes of dried mint and graphite with restrained blackberry fruit. Excellent interplay of dried herbs, fine tannins and richness in the long finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Robert Parker 91 pts
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is concentrated and minty, just as we would expect from the Coonawarra terroir. It has loads of cocoa, dark cooking spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla pod, cloves) and a profusion of black berries of all kinds. This is varietal, fresh, firm. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under Stelvin.
Published: Apr 06, 2023
