Leconfield Manor House Shiraz 2022
- 92+
- $40
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Soft but rich aromas of eucalyptus, crushed herbs and spiced dark plum lead the charge with some nutmeg and black pepper spice in tow. Air unlocks some attractive dried violet notes along with sweeter tones of ripe blackberry to fill things out. Mocha and dark chocolate linger in the background, too. The palate is full bodied and richly toned, but there’s a controlled and measured feel. Juicy blackberry and dark plum slosh around the mouth with mocha, milk chocolate and black pepper in support. Tannins are firm and laced with chocolate and ground coffee, with a bright line of minty acidity freshening the finish. It’s the balance that makes it, with richness and fullness kept in check by oak spice and firm structure.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
