Langi Shiraz

See previous note from January 2023. Pepper Liquorice and Raspberry. Savoury and full bodied on the palate. Such density despite the drinking window describing this as “Old”. 2011 to 2028. I see this as having many years to go. Riper having blackberry and not as much pepper as you would expect because of this warmer vintage. The vineyards were originally planted in 1964, establishing this as one of Australia’s leaders in cool climate Shiraz. It has always been one of my favourite Australian Reds. Best Shiraz and Wine of the Year for 2011 as voted by the Good Wine Guide. 98 points from Nick Stock.

Dark savoury fruits. Dried plum with plum skins, blackberry and earth with a meaty note. Rich and full bodied , thick and dense- earthy, mineral with lots of black pepper and giving a lot of flavour. “Cote Rotie on steroids “ comes to mind. For a long time one of my favourite Australian Reds, and it remains so. In the 2011 Good Wine Guide in Australia, Nick Stock gave this Best Shiraz and Wine of the Year and 98 points.

Too ripe and a bit disappointing ....

Cradle snatcher.

One of the greats. Will grow into a beautiful thing. Time should reward.

Always one my favourite Aussie wines for decades. Probably Australia's best exponent of a Cote Rotie style (with Clonakilla Sh/V). Had become expensive of late and it's little brother Cliff Edge is better value for money but at the top level this is still brilliant. 18+

Just OK after the 09' last week.
Not much fruit, slightly earthy.

This really needed more time. Still a charming shiraz, worth a revisit in 5 or 6.

Opened up surprisingly quickly after decanting.

This wine is an eye opener. Impeccable balance. Tough blind.