Leconfield Coonawarra ‘Old Vines’ Riesling

VINTAGE 2025

Over the years the Leconfield Riesling has taken its place amongst the best examples in Australia. Our 50-year-old Riesling vineyard comprises some of the original planting’s on the estate; mature vines which produce a crop of intensely flavoured fruit with wonderful varietal character every year.

Sydney Hamilton planted the 6 acre (2.6 ha) Riesling vineyard in 1974 and we have now completed a restructuring of the vineyard to sustain it over the next 40 or more years. Harvesting took place in the cold early morning and grapes were placed in our air-bag press within minutes of picking. This single batch of free-run juice was cold settled and cool fermented with some light solids using an aromatic yeast to enhance its fragrant fruit aromas. Following fermentation, the wine was allowed to settle on its yeast lees then ultimately received a light fining to aid clarification.