Description
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians region of Victoria, the Mount Langi Ghiran (Aboriginal for home of the yellow-tailed black cockatoo) vineyard is one of the most isolated and unique sites in Australian viticulture. The vineyard, with its towering granite cliffs and loamy red soils, encapsulates an extraordinary sense of place. Mount Langi Ghiran, or Langi, as it is fondly referred to, was originally planted in 1870 where is has become the home of one of Australia’s finest cool climate wines, the Langi Shiraz.
Bright medium garnet in color. On the nose, rich concentrated red fruits, blackberries, black olives and spice. Generous palate of red and black fruits, blueberries, coffee and liquorice. Round mouthfeel afforded by firm, yet persistent, tannin structure and acid drive.
Critical Acclaim
JH96
Australian Wine Companion
A blend of some of the best parcels from the Mount Langi Ghiran property, 80% hand-picked, open-fermented with 75% whole berries/25% whole bunches, matured for 18 months in French barriques (25% new), 600 dozen made. If you didn’t know otherwise, you might think red fruits have joined the black, or viognier or raspberries (wild or cultivated).
JS94
James Suckling
This is a deeply complex and ripe shiraz that has very pure red-plum, raspberry and cherry-like fruit, framed in fragrant spices and plenty of perfume. The palate has sleek, composed and concentrated style with vivid red-berry and plum flavors. Will age for a decade easily.
WE92
Wine Enthusiast
From a remote, mountainous site deep in western Victoria, Mount Langi’s Talus offers power, polish and elegance. High-toned blueberry and black-currant fruit opens, underpinned by mint, sweet spices and florals. Juicy, plump fruit on the midweight palate provides a satiny texture, with a tannic tug. Structured enough to cellar until around 2028 or sip with a plate or protein, it is also approachable enough to be a crowd-pleaser on its own.
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