{"product_id":"leconfield-mclaren-vale-shiraz-2022-750ml","title":"Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rich McLaren Vale Shiraz with plum, dark chocolate, spice and fine tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 is a rich and polished South Australian Shiraz showing the generosity and depth McLaren Vale does so well. The 2022 vintage produced wines of opulence and richness, and this release delivers plenty of dark fruit, spice, chocolate and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect ripe plum, blackberry, dark cherry, mocha, dark chocolate and gentle oak spice, balanced by firm fine tannins and a chalky edge. It is full flavoured and deeply textured, yet still elegant and well focused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plum, blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, mocha, vanilla, nutmeg and well handled oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied and richly textured with plummy spice fruit, dark chocolate, blackberry, fine tannins and integrated oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and balanced with lingering dark fruit, spice, cocoa and a firm chalky tannin line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 93 Points \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003eFrom black loam over clay soils, south of the town of McLaren Vale, all French oak, 23% new. There’s a suaveness of feel here, tannins sleek, rounded, the palate supple and harmonious, yet with lineal intent. The flavours run deep, expressive of those clay soils, but there’s nothing ponderous here. Black plum, dark berries, ground anise, worn leather, vanilla bean, cloves, allspice and cacao nibs. This delivers plenty, especially for the sticker price, both in terms of intensity and a modicum of refinement. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Enjoy with steak, roast lamb, slow cooked beef, barbecue meats, mushroom dishes, chargrilled vegetables or hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield is part of the Hamilton family wine story, a family connected to South Australian wine growing since 1837. The Leconfield estate itself was founded in Coonawarra in 1974 by Sydney Hamilton, who set out to create elegant, long lived wines from one of Australia’s great red wine regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis McLaren Vale Shiraz adds another regional expression to the Leconfield range. McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s classic Shiraz regions, shaped by warm Mediterranean conditions, cooling coastal influence and a long history of red wine growing. The region is known for Shiraz with ripe dark fruit, plush texture, savoury spice and smooth tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield’s McLaren Vale Shiraz is built around richness and balance. The oak is used to support the fruit rather than dominate it, adding subtle spice, mocha and chocolate notes while allowing the regional plum and blackberry character to stay at the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 is drinking beautifully now, especially with decanting, but it also has the structure to age well. Drink now to 2032 under good storage conditions. With time, expect the dark fruit to develop into richer notes of leather, cocoa, dried spice and savoury earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 is a strong choice for those looking for a polished, age worthy McLaren Vale Shiraz with critical praise and regional depth. With a Gold Medal at the 2024 McLaren Vale Wine Show and high scores from respected reviewers, it offers excellent collector appeal while still being generous and enjoyable now.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e McLaren Vale, 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\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Medal, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 points Ray Jordan, 94 points Ken Gargett, 99 points Marcus Ellis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":48849709170905,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Leconfield_McLaren_Vale_Shiraz_2022_750ml.png?v=1783226261","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/leconfield-mclaren-vale-shiraz-2022-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}