TN: 2001 Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:02 am

2001 Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon

Pure blackcurrent of good depth, a little cigar and tomato leaf nuances. Smooth front that builds well in the mouth in terms of breath and depth but never reaches the depth or intensity expected of a high level Coonawarra Cabernet. Well made, harmonious, balanced and enjoyable but nothing special here, especially for its asking price. 16.8/20, 89/100. $30 RRP.

Kind regards,
Adair

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:27 pm

Its now down to a $21 wine, which does make it more attractive. How do you think it will cellar Adair?

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:07 pm

Anonymous wrote:Its now down to a $21 wine, which does make it more attractive. How do you think it will cellar Adair?

Hello Guest,

I did not allude to its ageworthiness and only hinted at its structure, which had ample firmness and fineness. I beleive a few years of bottle age would be of benefit, maybe another 4 years would see most improvement. At $21, it could be a good gamble and maybe even worth a bottle or two maximum.

Kind regards,
Adair

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:20 pm

How would it compare to 2001 Jamiesons Run {A favourite of mine} at about the same price?

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:23 pm

Anonymous wrote:How would it compare to 2001 Jamiesons Run {A favourite of mine} at about the same price?

Sorry, not had it.

Adair

Jersey · Post by **Jersey** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 12:58 pm

Adair,
I had a 98' Leconfield Cabernet recently after a 98 Neagles rock cabernet. Have 1 of each left. Loved them both, they were so different from each other but both really really nice. The Leconfield reminded me of a '96 John Riddoch I had last year. The Leconfield was really herbacious. If I could get my hands on more tommorow I would. Both on my list of find and aquire.
(I just checked the labels and realise they should be different, the Leconfield Cabernets is a blend of four Cabernets). I paid $28.00 u.s for the Leconfield and $18.00 for the Neagles Rock. Would have been happy if I paid doulble that.
Cheers,
mick.

707 · Post by **707** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:12 am

Keep an eye on Leconfield and Richard Hamilton wines from here on. They engaged talented winemaker Paul "Honeybunny" Gordon from the 2002 vintage and he's having a real impact lifting the quality of both of these brands.

THe 2001s he put together but they were basically fully made by the time he arrived. I saw many of the 2003 from barrel last year and they looked very good.

Pricing has eased in recent times pushing them into the buy category.