Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2022 x 6
Sourced from a selection of blocks across the historic Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard situated in the Grampians region of Victoria, where the combination of Langi’s cool climates, old vines and granite sands produce Shiraz with great intensity, purity and finesse.
Viticulture
Varietal | Shiraz (100%) |
Vintage | 2022 |
Region | Grampians, Victoria |
Conditions | 2021 was another relatively mild year in terms of temperatures. Yields were back up above average, and quality was good, however, ripening was drawn out but this does give us loads of spice and a full basket of fruit flavours. Our Shiraz showing great spice, elegant tannins and firm acid drive. |
Tasting Notes
Colour | Bright medium garnet. |
Nose | Red and black cherries, ripe raspberry, boysenberry and a lick of baking spice. |
Palate | Morello cherry, blackberries and raspberries along with a mix of cloves, cardamom and white pepper. Fine tannins and an understated length provided by a delicate acid line. |
Winemaking
Alcohol | 14.50% |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
PH | 3.57 |
Winemaking Notes | 100% whole berry ferments in both small open, and large, open-top concrete fermenters. A mixture of plunging and pump-overs during an average of two weeks on skins. Natural yeasts were used and once ferment was complete, the wines were pressed to tank to settle overnight and then transferred to barrels to complete MLF. 14-month barrel maturation in French barriques, approx 30% new. |
Professional Reviews
93ptsCampbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine CompanionIf you're drinking this, you're drinking well. It has the spiced cherry-and-mint profile so typical of the region down pat; it rips black pepper notes out of juicy, jubey fruit; it's etched with fine-grained tannin, and every step of the way, it feels balanced and sure.93ptsNick Ryan, The Weekend Australian MagazineA summary of the Langi style in an accessible form. Loaded with typical dark berry characters, a generous sprinkling of spice and built on the beautifully sleek frame that signifies all the shiraz wines that come from this special place. The wine to drink now while the other two rest in the cellar.93ptsAaron Brasher, The Real ReviewYouthful and dark red in the glass. Lifted and heady aromas of Asian spice, white pepper, blueberry, sarsaparilla, boysenberry and ferrous earth. There's lovely purity and drive, with a core of blue fruits, spice and firm, layered tannins. A lovely example of cooler climate shiraz. Pure and poised.92ptsRay Jordan, Wine PilotDespite some challenges in the second half of vintage, the wine has turned out mighty well. It’s medium-bodied and elegantly structured with a lively mix of blackberry and spicy dark plum. On the palate, you find rich dark plum characters and a light touch of chocolate. The slightly chalky tannins and well-managed oak provide the framework to support further cellaring.Gold Medal2024 Western Victorian Wine Challenge
