{"product_id":"2016-langmeil-winery-the-freedom-1843-shiraz-3l-double-magnum","title":"2016 Langmeil Winery 'The Freedom 1843' Shiraz 3L Double Magnum","description":"\u003ch3\u003e3L \/ Double Magnum, Wax Capsule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Langmeil Winery The Freedom 1843 Shiraz is a rare 3L Double Magnum release from one of the Barossa Valley's most historically significant old-vine Shiraz sites. The Freedom vineyard is believed to have been planted in 1843 by Christian Auricht, a Prussian settler who found freedom in the Barossa Valley after escaping war and persecution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 173 years of vine age in the 2016 vintage, these ancient Shiraz vines are among the oldest and rarest surviving productive vines in the world. This is a powerful, full-bodied Barossa Shiraz built around depth, concentration and old-vine intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage followed a dry winter and warm spring, with timely rain and mild late-summer conditions helping flavour and colour develop evenly. The Freedom Shiraz was harvested on 4 March from the Langmeil Winery site in Tanunda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is 100% Shiraz, gently destemmed, open fermented and basket pressed. It was matured for 26 months in French oak hogsheads and barriques, with 70% new oak and 30% seasoned oak, enhancing the natural fruit intensity and structure of the ancient vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare 3L Double Magnum format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom The Freedom Shiraz vineyard, believed planted in 1843\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e173-year-old vines in the 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Barossa Valley Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured 26 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70% new and 30% seasoned French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking window: 2021-2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking window: 2021-2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInky purple-red, bold and full-bodied, with masses of rich, plush tannins and impressive concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwarded 95 points for the 2016 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ancient parcel of Shiraz delivering ripe blackberry, dark plum, fresh earth and spiced chocolate, with a rich, plush and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points - CellarTracker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity score for the 2016 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89 points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from vines planted in 1843, showing ripe red and black fruit, chocolate, peppery spice and a silken palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson with purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense aromas of ripe Satsuma plum, mocha, vanilla and savoury notes, with hints of cedar and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich sweet fruit is balanced by briary spice, silky tannins and layered oak complexity. Full-bodied and textured, with cedar, allspice and a long brambly fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with kangaroo steak and plum sauce, lamb shanks, grilled or roast beef, or hard matured cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking window: 2021-2035. In large format, this bottle offers added collector appeal and strong ageing potential when cellared correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Langmeil Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLangmeil Winery is a Barossa Valley producer with deep farming and community roots. The Lindner family has been part of the Barossa's food, wine and farming culture for six generations, with a strong focus on old-vine Shiraz and traditional hands-on winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Langmeil Winery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine: The Freedom 1843 Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub-Regional Source: Tanunda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.66 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA: 6.5 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVine Age: 173 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 26 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 3L Double Magnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53622761324907,"sku":"3278681835","price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/59_LANGMEIL_WINERY_The_1843_Freedom_Shiraz__Barossa_Valley_2016_Double_Magnum_Wax_Capsules..jpg?v=1785290219","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2016-langmeil-winery-the-freedom-1843-shiraz-3l-double-magnum","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}