Region: Australia, Barossa Valley

Grape variety: Shiraz

Background: Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz, believed to be 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. The original plantings still survive and are some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world.

Aging: 50% new and 50% seasoned French oak hogsheads and barriques. Twenty five months spent in oak.

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

Awards

Vintage 2017

Global Syrah Masters 2019 - Silver

Vintage 2015

The Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski 2018 - 96 Points

The Wine Front - Gary Walsh 2018 - 85 Points

Global Syrah Masters 2018 - Gold

International Wine & Spirit competition 2018 - Gold