Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

Just south of the township of McLaren Vale lies Leconfield's Farm Block. Here they grow richly concentrated, small berried Shiraz which is crafted by the 5 Star winery into a premium Shiraz of great depth and finesse. Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz is the sibling to their classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, for which the estate is famous. Bright, vibrant nose showing red plum and olive nuances overlayed with subtle oak that provides an element of coffee mocha. Ripe Shiraz palate with fine tannins and persistent length of flavour. Round acidity provides refreshing elegance. "Very intense purple-red colour with rich dark chocolate and dried-herb aromas overlying ripe dark-berry fruits, the palate very full-bodied and rich, strong and concentrated black-plum flavours eventually dominating. A big, bold shiraz with the legs to take some cellar age to advantage... 92pts" (Huon Hooke, The Real Review).