Langmeil Rough Diamond Grenache 2023

Langmeil Winery has a rich history dating back to 1842, when Christian Auricht established one of the Barossa’s first trading villages on the banks of the North Para River and named it Langmeil. Auricht had migrated from Prussia in 1838 seeking religious freedom for his family in the new world. He established a smithy and began tending a mixed farm and in 1843 he planted one acre of Shiraz vines on the estate, which is still producing fruit today. The vineyard is believed to be the oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard in the world and is now the source of Langmeil’s icon wine, The Freedom 1843 Shiraz. The winery changed hands several times over the years and in 1996, three local mates collaborated to purchase and restore the property. They revived the old vineyard and named it The Freedom and Langmeil’s first harvest from the vineyard was in 1997. Today, Langmeil is family-owned and internationally recognized as one of the Barossa’s premium wine producers. The winery attracts visitors from all over the world to its cellar door and the restored village grounds. Langmeil’s commitment to making wines that express and embrace the unique characteristics of the Barossa high country is evident in its custodianship of the historic Eden Valley vineyard, which is home to the Pure Eden Shiraz vineyard and the single vineyard old vine Wattle Brae Riesling and High Road Chardonnay. The Freedom 1843 Shiraz has been lauded by wine critics and was re-classified in the prestigious Langton’s Classification VII honour roll in the ‘Outstanding’ category, which describes “The best of Australian winemaking practices, vineyard provenance and regional voice.” The Freedom Cellar, which was originally the Cobbler’s shop in the historic trading village, has been restored and is now the ultimate location to sample Langmeil’s Old Vine Garden wines as part of an intimately hosted winery and historic vineyard experience. Grenache has long been held in high esteem by Barossa winemakers. Despite being overlooked elsewhere due to a workhorse history, it has hidden depths and great potential. Like a Rough Diamond, ordinary at first glance, its real beauty as a jewel is only revealed through cutting and polishing. The Rough Diamond is a light to medium depth crimson with purple hues. Lifted aromas of black cherry, raspberry and rose petal with hints of sweet spice and white pepper. Sweet, juicy fruit flows over the palate which is light to medium bodied. The red berries are balanced nicely with brambly, peppery spice and soft tannins which continue through the long and fruity finish. The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Grenache Country – Australia Region – Barossa, South Australia Vintage – 2023 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14.5% Closure – Screw Cap