2018 Langmeil Jackaman's Cabernet Sauvignon
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2021 - 2036 |
Description
Jackaman's vineyard is home to Langmeil's finest and rarest Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in the 1960s during the Cabernet Revolution in the Barossa. The vineyard was lovingly tended by the colorful Barossan Arthur Jackaman, a World War II paratrooper, boxer and butcher who transferred his small plot to Langmeil after his retirement.
Cabernet increased dramatically in the 1950s and '60s, bringing a new vision and direction to the Barossa. From its proud heritage of fortified wines, it inspired the future of the Barossa as a premium region for dry red wines.
On the nose you will find notes of blackcurrants and blueberries mixed with biscuity French oak, hints of licorice and savory black olive notes. The palate is bright, juicy and rich with a medium to full body. Spices, black olive and cedary hints join the mix with a touch of new oak sweetness. The silky tannins add complexity to the fruity and velvety finish.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa |
| Winery | Langmeil |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Screw cap |
Wijnhuis
With a rich tradition dating back to 1842 and a unique European (Oberschlesien) influence, Barossa Valley has become Australia's most famous wine region. Achieving five stars in James Halliday's Wine Companion in six consecutive years has made Langmeil one of the leading wine producers in the area. The objective of this winery is to make top wine that comes 100% from Barossa and from grape varieties that excel in this area. Although some of its vineyards are much older, Langmeil was founded in 1996 by three friends: Chris Bitter, Carl Lindner and Richard Lindner. The original winery, which had been located on the estate since 1930, closed in 1988 and sat there untouched until 1996. The careful restoration of this took years.
Today, the Chief Winemaker Paul Lindner oversees the vinification process and pays particular attention to the making of wine from individual vineyards, minimal handling and careful filtration in order to guarantee distinctly well-balanced wines with subtle complexity. Langmeil shows that Barossa is capable of producing not only easily approachable wines, but also more complex varieties with excellent aging potential.
Doomed to make way for house building, ten rows of 140-year-old Shiraz vines were rescued by Langmeil and relocated. This saved part of the Barossa heritage. These 'orphans' share the same ancestry as their Freedom vineyard, planted in 1800 on what then had the same allotment: 'section 36, Hundred of Moorooroo'. When Christian Auricht died in 1860, this 'family' of Shiraz was split up. 146 years later, with the generous help of the Langmeil team as adoptive parents, the winery has managed to bring the herd back together.
