All about Leconfield Wines

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LECONFIELD WINES Leconfield Wines, a family run business is owned by Dr. Richard Hamilton and his wife Jette. Located in the Coonawarra region which is said to be similar to the Bordeaux region in France, the winery is able to produce some of the finest wines which show distinct earthy characteristics unique to that region.  With two of South Australia’s most reputed wine labels- Leconfield Wines and Richard Hamilton Wines, the family has achieved a milestone in the international market of fine wines.

HISTORY This family run business was founded by Richard Hamilton in 1873 when he planted the first stock in the Hamilton Vineyards located to the south of Adelaide. It was five generations down the family line, that his great-great grandson Dr. Richard Hamilton started a small winery in 1972. He was able to do this under the guidance of his father Burton Hamilton (a noted viticulturist) and his uncle Sydney Hamilton, a renowned vigneron.

After two years, Sydney Hamilton at the age of 76 brought a parcel of land in the Coonawarra region of South Australia and thus, established the Leconfield Wines. It was one of his life’s greatest ambition to grow and make a classic Cabernet Sauvignon. He chose the ‘terra rossa’ strip in Coonawarra which is one of the most famous wine regions. Before his retirement, Sydney introduced 65 vintages under the Leconfield label.

In 1981, he retired and the estate was purchased by Dr. Richard Hamilton.

AT PRESENT Since 1981, Richard Hamilton has added to the landholdings and plantings and the vineyard now stretches over an area of 43.7 hectares.

The Coonawarra region where the vineyard is located is characterized by a maritime climate very much like the Bordeaux region in France.

The region is known for the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia.

The business is now taken care of by Dr. Richard Hamilton and wife Jette Hamilton along with their children  Annasofia and Thomas. They feel proud of their rich family heritage and share a passion for winemaking. They believe that for making a wine the most essential thing is the vineyard. Thus, they work hard with their team to ensure the production of premium quality wines

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