Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

From a superb Coonawarra vintage, Leconfield continues to deliver in spades. I recall many years ago seeing some wines from them from the late 70s (no, it was not on release – my kindergarten teachers may not have approved), and the wines stunned me. I have been a fan ever since and I have never felt let down. These guys fly under the radar far more than they should. Opaque black (is there any other black?), we have tobacco leaves, chocolate, bay leaves, dry herbs, leather and just a hint of Coonawarra mint. Good intensity, the wine never waivers in its immaculate balance between a fine line of acidity and very good length. Notes of chocolate, coffee bean and cassis emerge on the palate. I like this enormously and it will drink well for fifteen years standing on its head.