Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Closure Screw Cap Size 750ml Alc/Vol 13.4% Enjoy Now - 2018 Colour is deep intense red. Intense ripe rich cassis fruit nose with a hint of mint- showing balanced aromatic oak giving spicy cinnamon/vanilla aromas. Full flavoured rich fruit palate with fine long tannins- the palate has excellent richness which reflects the early warmer vintage but still retains the elegance expected from Coonawarra Cabernet. The palate finishes with clean acidity. Very approachable on release; however it has the structure to age beautifully over the next ten years. What the critics read more...think "The '05 vintage was quite highly rated in Coonawarra- an assessment clearly reflected in the Leconfield Cabernet. Typically blackcurrant- cedar- tobacco and dried-leaf characters are well captured within a balanced body. Has a certain elegance and will develop into a fine wine over the next 10 years.." Paddy Kendler - Herald Sun - June 2007 "This prestigious Coonawarra estate remains in family ownership and continues to produce fine- classic wines. Cabernet Sauvignon - with aromas of blackberry and cedar- elegant ripe fruit and silky tannins - continues to be the elegant flagship founder Sydney Hamilton set out to achieve in 1974. The Leconfield range includes Riesling- chardonnay- merlot and shiraz. Uncle Sydney would be proud!" Gourmet Traveller Wine - June/July 2007 "Raw and primary but excellent quality. Dark inky colour- structure and progression through the mouth- gorgeous curranty fruit flavour and dry- dusty- elongated tannins. Lots of juicy appeal. Perhaps a slight hole through the middle- but not in an off-putting way- it almost feels welcoming. Impressive wine. Great finish." 92 points Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front - June/July 2007 "There are some really attractive characteristics to this distinctive Coonawarra Cabernet- made by the very talented Paul Gordon. The label talks of a full-flavoured- ripe wine but it's a lot more than that with some lovely elegance and restraint- subtle oak- fine tannins and lovely balance. A complex- beautifully textured wine for enjoying with a fine meal." Windsor Dobbin - Herald Sun - November 2007    (hide)

February 2009

Deep red. Cassis, tinge of black cherry, cedar and cigar box on the nose. Fine tannins, slight spiciness but rather balance and between medium to full bodied. Somehow there is an overpowering earthiness that led to some bitterness. I think cellaring is required for at least 5 - 10 years before drinking. 2006 is a good year for Coonawarra and this wine could have been better. SGD$38

October 2009