{"product_id":"leconfield-merlot-2022-750ml","title":"Leconfield Merlot 2022 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Polished Coonawarra Merlot with dark berries, plum, spice and silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Merlot 2022 is a beautifully structured Coonawarra red with depth, polish and classic varietal charm. Known as one of the benchmark Merlots of the region, it brings together ripe dark fruit, fine French oak and long, silky tannins in an elegant yet full flavoured style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage shows dark berries, cherry, mulberry, plum, cinnamon, nutmeg and smoky almond oak. It has lovely fruit concentration, savoury detail and a smooth, persistent finish, making it a strong choice for those who enjoy refined Australian Merlot with genuine regional character.\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 Dark cherry, mulberry, plum, blackcurrant, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf and subtle French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegant and full flavoured with dark berry fruit, ripe plum, mocha, savoury spice, soft texture and silky tannins.\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 polished with lingering fruit sweetness, spice, fine oak and smooth Coonawarra structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 95 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003eThis comes from Leconfield's mature merlot vines planted as far back as 1982 but, interestingly, is then supported by newer clones. First up, this is a merlot of both distinction and pedigree. Its perfume, which boasts red rose and potpourri florals, is then bolstered by concentrated, ripe, plummy fruit with such fine, silty tannins. The wine is full and plump with sinewy structure. It has drinkability in youth but will age beautifully over the next decade. Stunning. \u003cstrong\u003eShanteh Wale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with roast lamb, quail, shashliks, slow cooked beef, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, tomato based pasta, aged cheddar or native Australian inspired dishes.\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 situated in the heart of Coonawarra, one of Australia’s great red wine regions. The area is famous for its Terra Rossa soils over limestone, which help produce wines with deep fruit, fine tannins, freshness and excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate was founded in 1974 by pioneering oenologist Sydney Hamilton, who had the ambition to produce classic Australian red wine from Coonawarra. Today, Leconfield remains part of the Hamilton family wine story, a family connected to grape growing and winemaking in Australia since 1837.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Merlot comes from mature estate vines planted between 1982 and 1999, with a significant proportion dry grown. Newer clones also contribute smaller berry size, deeper colour and extra flavour intensity. After fermentation, the wine was given extended time on skins for earthy complexity and palate length, then matured for eighteen months in French oak before final blending and bottling.\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 Merlot 2022 is beautifully finessed for youthful enjoyment, 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 berry and plum fruit to develop into richer notes of leather, cedar, dried herbs, cocoa and savoury spice.\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 Merlot 2022 is a smart cellar choice for lovers of serious Australian Merlot. With mature Coonawarra vines, French oak maturation, vegan friendly credentials and strong reviews including 95 plus points from Kim Brebach, it offers both immediate appeal and excellent long term potential.\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 Merlot\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\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Planted between 1982 and 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French oak for eighteen months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 plus points Kim Brebach, 93 points Aaron Brasher, Ray Jordan and Ken Gargett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":48849708974297,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Leconfield_Merlot_2022_750ml.png?v=1783227709","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/leconfield-merlot-2022-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}