Mount Langi Ghiran

Mount Langi Ghiran

Langi Shiraz 2009

Meaty aromatics with spice, liquorice and a little pepper. An excellent medium plus bodied Shiraz which has always been one of my favourite Australian Reds. Medium plus intensity of flavour. Oak has been totally integrated. The next day comparing with a Te Mata Bullnose Shiraz from Hawkes Bay NZ. This is definitely more full bodied and less peppery than the Bullnose. Still an inner core of strength to the Langi which will see it last for another 5 + years. It’s fair to say the style of the Langi has changed over the past 20 years but it remains an Icon. — a month ago

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I agree that this is also an Aussie icon. I recall in the days past that this was more of a softer, less punchy Shiraz. No idea how it presents now. It is available in the U.S., but it’s kinda steeply priced these days.
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@Ron R It’s crazy how the price has increased in the past 4 or 5 years Ron. Now around $200AUD a bottle.

Mount Langi Ghiran

Mast Rare Reserve Block Shiraz 2002

Stopped off at a lifelong friends apartment. He likes wine but it does not go beyond that. Says to me after pulling several bottles ( including 2 Rockford BP) from the corner of a very warm room, “What should I do with these wines?” Trying to remain calm, I said , “I think you need to open one.”
Surprisingly, the cork was intact, but totally soaked to the top. What we encountered was a red/purple wine that looked like it was bottled a few years ago. The nose was big and full of dark fruit along with some oak but zero alcohol Taking a small taste I was absolutely taken back by the juiciness & deep plummy flavors swirling around my mouth. I noted very little secondary flavors but the level of acidity shocked me. Tannins were soft and the fish was modest.
— 9 months ago

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Enjoyed my time at Rockford. They make some nice juice. Sofia & I brought back a sparkling Shiraz from them. I know how that sounds upfront. Aussie’s have a tradition of drinking it Christmas morning. It is actually quite good after 3-4 years in bottle. Sofia & I celebrated their tradition one Christmas morning. If you find some, I recommend trying. Be sure to tell me where you find it. Cheers! 🍷
JKT

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Good story of a survivor (even if somewhat beaten up)! Hope the others made it through also!
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@JKT well phrased, “survivor”

Mount Langi Ghiran

Heathcote Victoria Shiraz 2020

John Howard
9.1

Crozes ish and quite good. Not a fruit bomb. — a month ago

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Petaluma

B & V Vineyard Shiraz 2019

Very floral and perfumed, with lovely violet aromas and flavors, very supple and nicely balanced, more depth than the Mt. Langhi Ghiran Heathcote, well worth the US$6 at our local Grocery Outlet!! — 2 months ago

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Lost the Chinese…..
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Our sales to other countries like India and others in south east Asia have picked up. Treasury (Penfolds) just bought a large wine company in California.
Bob McDonald

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They just bought DAOU for a $1 billion.

Mount Langi Ghiran

Shiraz Blend 2003

2003 Vintage. Better the second evening so decant for a couple of hours or cellar a couple more years. Lovely Shiraz. — 4 years ago

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Luke Mangan/Mount Langi Ghiran

Grampians Shiraz 1995

Distinct Menthol/eucalyptus on the nose. This is from the hills outside of Melbourne. Started in the 1980s, cool climate Syrah and Cabernet. — 4 years ago

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Mount Langi Ghiran

Cliff Edge Shiraz 2020

Big step up from the Heathcote 2020 Shiraz, tight, somewhat structured, and needs some time, but very nice depth of flavors, and nice length, very good!! — 2 months ago

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The Story Wines

Grampians Super G Syrah Blend 2021

This is Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the Grampians (the region where Mount Langhi Ghiran is grown), mostly rich darkfruit aromas and flavors, Grenache shows late as well as some lovely acidity, there is a clear cool climate edge to this (not rich, thick and syrupy like the Mitolo), which in turn makes it such a refreshing GSM blend, I really like this a lot!! — 7 months ago

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Hollows Sangiovese 2021

So, who knew Mount Langi Ghiran had a small block in a north-facing vineyard of Sangiovese, lovely cherry and spice aromas and flavors, lovely, pure fruit, great acid and balance, medium-long finish, very nice Sangiovese, went great with our prosciutto-based pizza tonight — not exported, tiny production, I was told, but super pure Sangiovese, and a screaming bargain to boot (at Cellar Door pricing)!! — a year ago

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Didn’t know they made Sangiovese…..interesting. An excellent producer of cool climate Shiraz - one of the best!

André Perret

Les Grisières St. Joseph Syrah 2015

Dense dark crimson in colour. Aromas of blackberry, pepper, and a whiff of charcuterie. On the palate much the same descriptors of blackberry and black pepper, medium plus bodied, finishing with persistent smooth tannins. Not as fruit driven as some top Australian Shiraz but then again should be compared with a top Shiraz from the Grampians district like Mount Langhi Ghiran “Langi “ where I would point the latter slightly higher.- both at a similar price. Tasted 57 weeks later on 4th February 2022 with similar notes - hint of tar. Pretty solid in this warm vintage. — 4 years ago

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