2019 Langmeil Winery 'The Freedom 1843' Shiraz 750ml

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz vineyard, which we believe was planted in 1843 by vigneron Christian Auricht. Escaping war and persecution in Prussia, Auricht travelled to his new homeland, finding Freedom in the Barossa Valley. His original plantings survive to this day and at 172 years old are some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world.

THE WINERY

The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food and community for six generations. Their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering and any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the family’s pursuit of excellence in wine and community. The family’s vision is to highlight the rare qualities of old vine Shiraz using hands-on winemaking techniques. Gentle destemming, open fermentation, basket pressing and two years in French oak accentuate the natural fruit intensity and structure.

Critic tasting note: "Made from vines planted in 1843, Langmeil turns out a full throttle, unmistakably Barossa red. Familiar notes of ripe red and black fruit, chocolate and peppery spice carry to a silken palate with a toasty line of oak. Christina Pickard" - 89/100, Wine Enthusiast

Colour: Deep crimson.

Aroma:  An intense aroma of ripe Satsuma plum, mocha, vanilla and savoury notes combine with hints of cedar and sweet spices.

Palate:  Rich, sweet fruit is balanced wonderfully with briary and sweet spices and lovely, silky tannins. A full-bodied, textural wine, showing great complexity with hints of cedar and allspice flowing through to the lengthy, brambly fruit finish.

Cellaring: 2020-2035.

Food match: Kangaroo steak with plum sauce; lamb shanks; grilled or roast beef; hard matured cheese.