Langmeil Winery Langmeil Barossa The Freedom 1843 Shiraz 2022
G 98
Deep crimson. Intense dark cherry, blackberry praline aromas with ginger, marzipan notes. Richly concentrated and plush in structure with abundant blackberry pastille, dark cherry confit flavours, supple/ velvety tannins and beautifully integrated marzipan, vanilla notes. Chocolaty and bittersweet with an aniseed kick at the finish. Very seductive wine with lovely extract and complexity, Drink now–2040 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2022 G 98 Deep crimson. Intense dark cherry, blackberry, roasted walnut, mocha/ praline, hint wax varnish aromas. Beautifully concentrated dark cherry, blackberry pastille, dark chocolate flavours, superb slinky firm bittersweet tannins, lovely inky density and well-integrated fresh acidity. Claret-firm at the finish. A classical St Henri. A great follow up to the stellar 2021 vintage. Outstanding. Drink now–2048 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2021 G 98 Deep crimson. Very expressive blackberry, praline, roasted hazelnut, espresso crème brûlée aromas with lifted Indian spice/ balsamic notes. Deeply concentrated blackberry, dark chocolate flavours, lovely mid- palate volume, plentiful fine chalky/ al dente tannins and well-balanced roasted chestnut, mocha, roasted coffee notes. Finishes gravelly with superb choco-berry fruits. A beautifully modulated Claret-style harking back to the original blueprint. Should develop into a classic Grange. Drink 2030–2060 Soul Growers Slow Grown Shiraz 2023 G 98 Deep crimsons. Espresso choco-berry aromas and flavours with some herbgarden, Inky deep and smooth with lovely pure blackberry, praline flavours, perfectly integrated supple tannins and fresh quartz-like acidity. A masterclass in selection and intuitive winemaking. Drink now–2036 Two Hands Holy Grail Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022 G 98 Deep crimson. Classical blackberry dark chocolate aromas with chinotto, bush garrigue notes. Beautifully balanced and evocative wine with pure blackberry chinotto, dark chocolate, hint ginger flavours, fine loose- knit velvety textures and beautifully integrated mocha/ vanilla notes. Finishes chocolaty firm and bittersweet with superb mineral length. 14.5% alc Drink now–2046
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