2004 Langmeil Winery ‘The Freedom 1843’ Shiraz 750ml

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz vineyard, which we believe was 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. His original plantings survive to this day and at 172 years old are some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world.

THE WINERY

The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossas culture of farming, food and community for six generations. Their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering and any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the familys pursuit of excellence in wine and community. The familys vision is to highlight the rare qualities of old vine Shiraz using hands-on winemaking techniques. Gentle destemming, open fermentation, basket pressing and two years in French oak accentuate the natural fruit intensity and structure.

Critic tasting note: “From vines that were 171 years old when the grapes for this wine were harvested, this is packed with dark berry fruit, then layered with vanilla, cedar and mint. It’s full, plush and warm, just too big, intense and bulky for current consumption.” –93/100,Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 20004 Drinking Window: 2009-2026