{"product_id":"leconfield-lonicera-merlot-cabernet-franc-2023-750ml","title":"Leconfield Lonicera Merlot Cabernet Franc 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Juicy Coonawarra red with plum, mulberry, blueberry, violets and soft fine tannins.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Lonicera Merlot Cabernet Franc 2023 is a bright, supple Coonawarra red with plenty of juicy fruit and a softer, more immediately approachable feel than the region’s more structured Cabernet styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum, mulberry and blueberry lead the way, with violets, crushed leaves, cedar and gentle spice underneath. The palate is medium bodied and smooth, with soft fine tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine lively from start to finish. Huon Hooke gave the 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e91 points\u003cspan\u003e, praising its lifted aromatics, sweet fruit and easy drinking character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend\u003cspan\u003e gives you a different side of Coonawarra. Rather than big tannins and long cellaring, Lonicera is all about perfume, juicy fruit and immediate drinkability. It is a really useful bottle if you want something polished and savoury that does not need years in the cellar before it starts behaving itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blueberry, mulberry, violets, crushed leaves, cedar and gentle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied with juicy plum and red fruit, soft fine tannins and a smooth, supple texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh and balanced with lingering berry fruit, cedar and a gentle savoury edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 94 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen1282393_180=\"894\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen1282393_180=\"894\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time1282393_180=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003eMade in a medium-bodied, dry-red style, this blends merlot and cabernet franc into a perfumed concoction of plum, quince paste and candied cherries. While the plushness of merlot sits comfortably in the middle palate, this is astonishingly crunchy and fine. Harvested in the cool of the night, the ripe red fruit and sandy, powdery tannins are spot on. Acidity pulls and stretches out the edges. If you are after a pretty but graceful red wine, then this is a welcome treat. Impressive at the price. Shanteh Wale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield is one of Coonawarra’s established family owned producers, with a long history of making classic regional reds from the area’s famous terra rossa soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonicera sits on the more approachable side of the range, bringing together Merlot and Cabernet Franc in a softer, more fragrant style. Merlot gives the wine its plum, mulberry and supple texture, while Cabernet Franc adds perfume, leafy freshness and savoury detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 was also awarded a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Medal at the 2024 Limestone Coast Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reinforcing its quality as a polished regional red blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Lonicera Merlot Cabernet Franc 2023 is drinking very well now, with its fruit and tannins already nicely settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended drinking window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow to 2029\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 received 91 points from Huon Hooke at The Real Review and a Bronze Medal at the 2024 Limestone Coast Wine Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leconfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lonicera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coonawarra, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy Coonawarra Red Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paul Gordon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49243123548377,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Leconfield_Lonicera_Merlot_Cabernet_Franc_2023_750ml_1.png?v=1791490059","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/leconfield-lonicera-merlot-cabernet-franc-2023-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}