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MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN Grampians, Victoria, Australia "The original vineyards were planted in the 1870's when European immigrants traveled to Western Victoria to discover gold. Bringing vines with them from the old country they went about working the rich fertile land of the Western district, creating some of Australia oldest vineyards. The vines were replaced by sheep at the turn of the century, however the site was re established in 1963 by Italian immigrants the Fratin brothers. Their first plantings were the Swiss Clone Shiraz, taken from the 140 year old nursery block in Great Western. They soon discovered that with the unique mix of Mount Langi Ghirans environment they were producing a spicy, pepper complex wine we now know as "Langi Shiraz". The vineyards of Mount Langi Ghiran are nestled between two dramaticlly beautiful mountain ranges on the southern end of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians region of Western Victoria. The cool climate of Mount Langi Ghiran is unique for growing wine in Australia, and the Shiraz vines like to take their time to ripen and develop their spicy, peppery flavors making Langi one of the last vineyards to be harvested in Victoria. The vines are elevated but also sit between lofty mountains, this creates a cooling effect particularly in Autumn during ripening, as cold air tumbles down the mountains and flows through the valley at night." |
James Halliday
"92 pts ... Deep colour; serious bottle-fermented style with some lees age; is neither oaky nor sweet, thanks to minimal phenolics; good length and finish. Drink through 2014."--12/08 14.5% alc. |
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James Halliday
"96 pts ... Powerful purple colour; the same seamless flow of fruit, oak and tannins as in the preceding vintages; the flavours range through red cherry, blackberry, spice, pepper, tamed by lively acidity and fine tannins. Drink through 2020."--11/06 14.5% alc. |
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James Halliday
"91 pts ... Strong, deep purple-red; abundant blackberry fruits; good structure, combining elegance with power; long finish. Drink through 2015." --01/07 14% alc. |
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James Halliday
"94 pts ... Highly aromatic plum, spice and blackberry fruit; has excellent length and good tannins. Drink through 2014." --02/06 |
