2021 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz

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Description

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Orphan Bank is a testament to Langmeil’s commitment to preserving the old and rare Barossa vineyards. Ten rows of Shiraz planted before 1860 were saved from a developer’s bulldozer and replanted alongside the original vineyard on the banks of the Para River. These ten rows are known as the “Orphans”. This wine is made from 100% Shiraz. The vines average over 104 years old and are grown on red clay and limestone soils. The wine is matured for 24 months in 56% new and 44% used French ‘Hogshead’ oak.

The wine has a warm scarlet red colour with purple reflections. The rich aromas of red and blue fruits, violets and cedar mingle with hints of sage, chocolate and white pepper. Juicy raspberry and plum fill the mouth, complimented by the sweetness of the oak. The wild rose and white pepper balance the wine well, together with the texture and fine tannins. Delicious in combination with grilled meat and game.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country Australia
Region Barossa
Winery Langmeil
Grape Syrah-Shiraz
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2034
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork

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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.

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