2016 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz, Barossa Valley
A$63.00
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LANOBS166
Medium depth crimson with purple hues. Intense and lifted perfume of blue fruits, violets and chocolate, entwine with hints of sage, cedar, and white peppery spice. Juicy raspberries and Satsuma plum fills the mouth, with lovely oak sweetness adding to the mouthfeel. The fruit is wonderfully balanced with briary and white pepper spice and textured, fine tannin. Cellaring potential: now to 2030.
Vines planted 1860, 10 rows relocated after 150 years; basket-pressed, open-fermented, matured for 2 years in French oak. Unsurprisingly rich and layered blackberry/blackcurrant fruit with notes of earth and licorice, yet all this comes in a measured way. Excellent oak and tannin balance.
87% Barossa Valley, 13% Eden Valley, the vines with an average age of 70+yo. Matured in French hogsheads (49% new) for 25 months. The wine has an unexpected elegance to its blend of black and purple fruits. Very good length and balance.
96 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au 1 August 2019
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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