{"product_id":"leconfield-old-vine-riesling-2025-750ml","title":"Leconfield Old Vines Riesling 2025 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld vine Coonawarra Riesling with citrus, lemon myrtle and crisp mineral freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Old Vines Riesling 2025 is a bright, elegant and finely detailed Coonawarra Riesling from one of the estate’s original vineyard plantings. The vines are around 50 years old, producing fruit with concentration, clarity and beautiful varietal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 vintage shows lemon, lime, lemon myrtle, pomelo, Granny Smith apple and kiwi, with a clean dry palate, lively acidity and a refreshing mineral finish. It is crisp and vibrant now, with enough structure to develop extra complexity over time.\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 Lemon, lime, lemon myrtle, pomelo, Granny Smith apple, white flowers and subtle talc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry and fine with citrus fruit, green apple, kiwi, bright acidity, light texture and mineral freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crisp and clean with lingering lemon, lime, citrus pith and a refreshing dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 93 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a festival of citrus, lemon myrtle, pomelo and pith. Some Granny Smith apple and kiwi. A river of fresh acidity, some lemon cream and a shortbread-like grainy texture. It's a bright and vivid wine with additive drinkability; this will age well, too, showing more of its lemon oil over time. A dry finish, but with fruit echoing on.\u003cstrong\u003e Shanteh 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\u003eServe well chilled at around 8 to 10 degrees. Enjoy with oysters, prawns, grilled fish, fresh salads, Thai dishes, Vietnamese salads, goat cheese, sushi or crisp vegetable 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 one of Coonawarra’s respected family wine estates, founded in 1974 by Sydney Hamilton. The Hamilton family has been connected to South Australian wine growing since 1837, giving Leconfield a strong link to both regional history and classic Australian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoonawarra is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but its cool nights, limestone influence and careful vineyard sites can also produce beautifully fresh white wines. Riesling thrives when natural acidity is preserved, and this old vine parcel gives the wine extra concentration, texture and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Old Vines Riesling comes from a small Riesling vineyard planted in 1974, one of the original plantings on the estate. The fruit is harvested in the cool of the early morning and pressed quickly to preserve freshness and aromatic purity. The wine is made in a dry style, focused on citrus brightness, mineral detail and clean Coonawarra freshness.\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 Old Vines Riesling 2025 is delicious now for its bright citrus and crisp acidity, but it also has the structure to age well. Drink now to 2035 under good storage conditions. Over time, expect the citrus notes to develop into lemon oil, toast, honey and gentle 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\u003eThis is a smart cellar choice for lovers of Australian Riesling. The old vine source, original estate planting and 93 point Halliday Wine Companion review give it strong appeal, while the wine’s acidity and dry finish make it well suited to graceful ageing.\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 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Riesling\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 Dry white wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 50 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93 points, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":48849712480473,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Leconfield_Old_Vines_Riesling_2025_750ml.png?v=1783227125","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/leconfield-old-vine-riesling-2025-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}