Region: Australia, Barossa Valley

Grape variety: Grenache, Shiraz & Mataro

Background: Langmeil’s history dates back to 1842 and the winery now draws on Barossa’s cultural beginnings and combines it with world-class winemaking. Its flagship, Freedom Shiraz, comes from what is believed to be the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, dating back to 1843. Old Barossan vines are a trademark of the winery, as are Chief Winemaker, Paul Lindner’s minimal intervention techniques.

Tasting notes: The bright and juicy fruit coats the palate and is well balanced with peppery, sweet spice. Medium bodied in structure with good complexity and lovely silky tannins which flow through to the fruity, spicy finish.

Awards

Vinous - Josh Raynolds December 2021 - 90 Points: “Bright, violet colour. Displays spice-tinged black raspberry and boysenberry aromas and a hint of smokiness. Smooth and open-knit, showing good depth as well as energy to its sappy red and blue fruit flavours. Easy-going tannins frame a persistent finish that echoes the spice and smoke notes.”