2005 Langmeil Shiraz 1843 Freedom


The extreme age of the vines (oldest in SA) manifests itself as much in the length as the depth of the wine.

2005 Langmeil Shiraz 1843 Freedom Varietal:    Shiraz; Red Wine
Region:    Barossa Valley, South Australia
Reviews:    94 WA; 95 JH
 $99.99
$89.99 as part of mixed case

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5+ bottles available at this price by pre-sell. Estimated arrival early November 2011.

  • Wine Advocate
  • James Halliday
Wine Advocate
"94 pts ... The 2005 Shiraz “1843 Freedom” comes from a dry-grown vineyard planted in 1843 which is believed to be the oldest surviving pre-phylloxera Shiraz vines in Australia. The wine was aged for 24 months in 70% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Purple-colored, it gives up a sexy perfume of pain grille, smoke, violets, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Surprisingly light on its feet, the wine is full-flavored, opulent, and very long. Give it 5-7 years to blossom fully and drink this hedonistic effort through 2025." --10/07
James Halliday
"95 pts ... The extreme age of the vines (oldest in SA) manifests itself as much in the length as the depth of the wine, but also manages to carry the alcohol; medium-bodied, and highly polished tannins after two years in 70% new French oak. 15.5% alc." --09/07