Leconfield are committed to varieties that excel in our Coonawarra vineyards. Our Winemakers, Paul Gordon and Greg Foster work in close cooperation with Vineyard Manager, Bendt Rasmussen, to both maximize and preserve the unique characters of our estate-grown grapes. In the winery, we concentrate on revealing the inherent fruit quality of the grapes during the wine making process so that the essence of the fruit and, therefore, the character of the region, are expressed in the wine.

We take a hands-on approach to crafting our wines and continually strive to perfect them. Modern equipment and rigorous hygiene standards are combined with traditional philosophies and techniques, enabling us to utilise the benefits of technological progress while not neglecting traditional knowledge. Though the intensity and structure of the grape flavours will always be the backbone of our wines, the oak we use – particularly to enhance our red wines – is critical to the overall quality. We have established long-term relationships with our traditional coopers, and continually assess our French and American oak to ensure it is delivering the characteristics we desire.

The vineyard resource is the most important factor in the production of Leconfield wines and by retaining control and ownership of our estate we are able to ensure the quality of the fruit we require. The Coonawarra Cabernet, McLaren Vale Shiraz, Coonawarra Merlot and Coonawarra Riesling are only available in small quantities and are made from grapes grown on specific blocks in each of the vineyards.

Leconfield Coonawarra Wines are the result of our viticultural heritage, attention to detail, careful fruit selection, well thought out non-interventionist wine making and the use of the best complimentary oak.