Langmeil Blacksmith's Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine information: The majority of the fruit for Langmeil wines comes from old, pre-phylloxera and own-root vineyards throughout the Barossa region. In fact Langmeil, the winery is named after the village where it is located, has some of the oldest Shiraz vines in existence in the Barossa Valley. Whilst the Barossa is synonymous with full-bodied Shiraz, its Cabernet Sauvignon equally can produce wines of intense flavour and body. In 1843 a 32 year old Blacksmith, Christian Auricht, arrived from Prussia with his wife and four children. He settled in the new hamlet of Langmeil and built a smithy, around which grew the trading centre of the village. The artisan of iron has now made way for the new craftsman who has blended the oldest of Barossa traditions to forge this spectacular wine. The Blacksmith's Cabernet Sauvignon, the unsung hero of Barossa wine, has been matured in new (20%) and seasoned (80%) French Oak for two years, achieving the structure, depth and balance expected from this premium Australian grape growing region.

Tasting Notes: Langmeil Blacksmith's Cabernet Sauvignon has a very deep red crimson colour. It has intense blackcurrant and blueberry notes with hints of black olive, menthol and sweet, French oak. A richa complex aroma. The palate is typical of full-bodied Cabernet, the fruit notes on the nose follow on to the palate which is fruit driven, with spicy notes and extremely long.

Food & drink match: Tomato & meat based pastas, barbecue, pizza, lamb dishes.

Reviews: "Rich, generous, luscious cassis, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and cedar all interwoven; ripe tannins on a balanced finish." 93 Points, James Halliday.

 
     

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