92/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review 91/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
92/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review (2019 vintage) 91/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion (2019 vintage) 91/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2019 vintage) 90/100 The Wine Front (2019 vintage) Bronze - James Suckling (2019 vintage) Bronze - CellarTracker (2019 vintage) 92/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2018 vintage) 91/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2018 vintage) 90/100 CellarTracker (2018 vintage) Bronze - Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards Platinum - Decanter World Wine Awards (2019 vintage) Gold - Berline Wine Trophy (2019 vintage) Silver - International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019 vintage) Gold - Berline Wine Trophy (2018 vintage) Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards (2018 vintage) Commended - The Global Master (2018 vintage)
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Deep ruby red with mulberry, coffee, and vanilla bean aromatics. Classic blue and purple fruits fill the mouth, its full bodied and weighty but ample dark mineral savouries ensure it shows character and balance. Tannins have a gravelly edge to them that accentuates the savouries, and it ensures line and length to the flow. Good value and will reward cellaring."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Magenta in the glass with aromas of blood plum, mulberry and boysenberry cut with baking spices, dark chocolate, almond blossom, white pepper, licorice and earth. Fruit-pure with fine, sandy tannins and a nice flow of plummy fruit on the finish."
Decanter World Wine Awards "Fruit forward nose of ribena juice and casis jelly with lashings of oak. Bold and upfront."
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Ink black core, deep ruby-red rim. Blueberry, mocha and smoky aromas. The palate fills with rich and ripe blue fruits; notes of liquorice and dark chocolate bring character and it is well-framed by firm, fine-grained tannins that carry it long to the finish." (2019 vintage)
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "A dark chocolatey core is evident here, enveloped by ripe plum and berry fruits along with hints of spice box, dill, dried herbs, licorice and earth. Rich and spicy on the palate with an Old Jamaica chocolate vibe; fine of tannin and in the classic Barossan style." (2019 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate " In fact, it's slightly more appealing as an older wine, once all the frisky, pert, jolly fruit characters have had time to settle into their tannins, their meaty, spicy, savory flavours and the texture has further softened. So, in the words of Stevie, Go Your Own Way, but I'll be drinking the 2019 Valley Floor Shiraz from 2024." (2019 vintage)
James Suckling "Savory and meaty with ripe plum fruit, there is a touch of leather on the ample and supple palate. Just enough tannin to carry the generous alcohol, but they still make the finish slightly chewy." (2019 vintage)
Decanter World Wine Awards "A rich aroma with evolving blackcurrant and damson notes with some spicy, smoky accents. There is prominent oak evident on the palate which is full and rounded with supportive tannins. A delicious style, certainly not a blockbuster, and more elegant in style." (2019 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep, dense red/purple colour. The bouquet is slightly muted but there's mocha and char-oak there, the palate full-bodied but not over the top, the focus tight. Oak is quite present but not overdone, the tannins earthy and graphite-like, almost tarry. A classic Barossa style of shiraz. And excellent value." (2018 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "Marked by scents of vanilla and cedar, the 2018 Valley Floor Shiraz boasts enough blackberry and mulberry fruit to easily handle the wood (15% new American oak, with the balance a mix of used French and American barrels). Full-bodied and supple, almost creamy in texture, it's concentrated yet balanced, with a long, mouthwatering finish." (2018 vintage)
Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion "All the depth and impact of the Barossa is encapsulated in a broad sweep of spicy, dark berry/cherry/plum fruit, bolstered with substantial oak impact of dark chocolate, coffee bean and firm, blocky tannins. The dry astringency of long oak age makes for a firm finish." (2018 vintage)
Decanter World Wine Awards "Expressive and evolving, with firm acidity driving sweet, super-succulent blueberry and strawberry, before the vanilla-toned finale." (2018 vintage)
Cuisine Wine New Zealand "This is a wine that regularly wins plaudits at Cuisine tastings for its ripe, harmonious reflection of the shiraz-friendly warmth of the Barossa Valley floor. This version is typically brambly, with exotic, bay leaf-like scents. In the mouth, rich mocha and red and dark fruit flavours hold sway. The texture is appealingly gentle. Try it with sirloin steak."
The Winemaker "The Barossa is famous for its viticulture, history and winemaking dating back to the 1840s. At its heart is the Valley Floor, a highly-prized strip of prime viticultural land which is the very foundation and forms the essence of this wine. A true taste of the Barossa. Local knowledge has helped us select and secure prized Shiraz across the breadth and depth of the Barossa while retaining the foundation fruit from the Valley Floor. The combination of hands-on winemaking and vineyard diversity results in pure Barossa Shiraz. This is why the Valley Floor Shiraz has received the Barossa Trust Mark."
Wine Spectator "Vividly juicy, with tobacco and fresh earth accents to the concentrated wild blueberry and blackberry flavors. Rustic and intense on the finish."
Decanter 'Sure Bets for Quality' "..Langmeil sources gnarled old vines to make its expensive reds, though its bottlings from younger vines offer similar intensity and depth at more modest prices."
Decanter "Tasting wine made from the oldest producing grapevines in the world should give anyone with a sense of history a bit of a thrill. [Langmeil's most famous wine] The Freedom 1843 is named after the year the Shiraz vines were planted in the 1-acre core of Langmeil's vineyard in Barossa Valley. The rest of the blend comes from younger vines, planted in 1846. That's not a typo."
James Halliday "Langmeil Winery is the confluence of the Barossa's cultural beginnings and award-winning winemaking. Christian Auricht established the trading-site of Langmeil and planted what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard; The Freedom 1843. Today, this remarkable place is a captivating pocket of Australian history, now owned by the Lindner family whose own imprint on Barossa spans six generations of community, farming, food and wine."
Langmeil Winery makes wine made from the oldest producing grapevines in the world. The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food, wine and community for six generations. The family's commitment to quality is widely known throughout the international wine community.
The Barossa Valley is an important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are usually pronounced.
Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.
92/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review 91/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
92/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review (2019 vintage) 91/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion (2019 vintage) 91/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2019 vintage) 90/100 The Wine Front (2019 vintage) Bronze - James Suckling (2019 vintage) Bronze - CellarTracker (2019 vintage) 92/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2018 vintage) 91/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2018 vintage) 90/100 CellarTracker (2018 vintage) Bronze - Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards Platinum - Decanter World Wine Awards (2019 vintage) Gold - Berline Wine Trophy (2019 vintage) Silver - International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019 vintage) Gold - Berline Wine Trophy (2018 vintage) Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards (2018 vintage) Commended - The Global Master (2018 vintage)
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Deep ruby red with mulberry, coffee, and vanilla bean aromatics. Classic blue and purple fruits fill the mouth, its full bodied and weighty but ample dark mineral savouries ensure it shows character and balance. Tannins have a gravelly edge to them that accentuates the savouries, and it ensures line and length to the flow. Good value and will reward cellaring."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Magenta in the glass with aromas of blood plum, mulberry and boysenberry cut with baking spices, dark chocolate, almond blossom, white pepper, licorice and earth. Fruit-pure with fine, sandy tannins and a nice flow of plummy fruit on the finish."
Decanter World Wine Awards "Fruit forward nose of ribena juice and casis jelly with lashings of oak. Bold and upfront."
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Ink black core, deep ruby-red rim. Blueberry, mocha and smoky aromas. The palate fills with rich and ripe blue fruits; notes of liquorice and dark chocolate bring character and it is well-framed by firm, fine-grained tannins that carry it long to the finish." (2019 vintage)
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "A dark chocolatey core is evident here, enveloped by ripe plum and berry fruits along with hints of spice box, dill, dried herbs, licorice and earth. Rich and spicy on the palate with an Old Jamaica chocolate vibe; fine of tannin and in the classic Barossan style." (2019 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate " In fact, it's slightly more appealing as an older wine, once all the frisky, pert, jolly fruit characters have had time to settle into their tannins, their meaty, spicy, savory flavours and the texture has further softened. So, in the words of Stevie, Go Your Own Way, but I'll be drinking the 2019 Valley Floor Shiraz from 2024." (2019 vintage)
James Suckling "Savory and meaty with ripe plum fruit, there is a touch of leather on the ample and supple palate. Just enough tannin to carry the generous alcohol, but they still make the finish slightly chewy." (2019 vintage)
Decanter World Wine Awards "A rich aroma with evolving blackcurrant and damson notes with some spicy, smoky accents. There is prominent oak evident on the palate which is full and rounded with supportive tannins. A delicious style, certainly not a blockbuster, and more elegant in style." (2019 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep, dense red/purple colour. The bouquet is slightly muted but there's mocha and char-oak there, the palate full-bodied but not over the top, the focus tight. Oak is quite present but not overdone, the tannins earthy and graphite-like, almost tarry. A classic Barossa style of shiraz. And excellent value." (2018 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "Marked by scents of vanilla and cedar, the 2018 Valley Floor Shiraz boasts enough blackberry and mulberry fruit to easily handle the wood (15% new American oak, with the balance a mix of used French and American barrels). Full-bodied and supple, almost creamy in texture, it's concentrated yet balanced, with a long, mouthwatering finish." (2018 vintage)
Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion "All the depth and impact of the Barossa is encapsulated in a broad sweep of spicy, dark berry/cherry/plum fruit, bolstered with substantial oak impact of dark chocolate, coffee bean and firm, blocky tannins. The dry astringency of long oak age makes for a firm finish." (2018 vintage)
Decanter World Wine Awards "Expressive and evolving, with firm acidity driving sweet, super-succulent blueberry and strawberry, before the vanilla-toned finale." (2018 vintage)
Cuisine Wine New Zealand "This is a wine that regularly wins plaudits at Cuisine tastings for its ripe, harmonious reflection of the shiraz-friendly warmth of the Barossa Valley floor. This version is typically brambly, with exotic, bay leaf-like scents. In the mouth, rich mocha and red and dark fruit flavours hold sway. The texture is appealingly gentle. Try it with sirloin steak."
The Winemaker "The Barossa is famous for its viticulture, history and winemaking dating back to the 1840s. At its heart is the Valley Floor, a highly-prized strip of prime viticultural land which is the very foundation and forms the essence of this wine. A true taste of the Barossa. Local knowledge has helped us select and secure prized Shiraz across the breadth and depth of the Barossa while retaining the foundation fruit from the Valley Floor. The combination of hands-on winemaking and vineyard diversity results in pure Barossa Shiraz. This is why the Valley Floor Shiraz has received the Barossa Trust Mark."
Wine Spectator "Vividly juicy, with tobacco and fresh earth accents to the concentrated wild blueberry and blackberry flavors. Rustic and intense on the finish."
Decanter 'Sure Bets for Quality' "..Langmeil sources gnarled old vines to make its expensive reds, though its bottlings from younger vines offer similar intensity and depth at more modest prices."
Decanter "Tasting wine made from the oldest producing grapevines in the world should give anyone with a sense of history a bit of a thrill. [Langmeil's most famous wine] The Freedom 1843 is named after the year the Shiraz vines were planted in the 1-acre core of Langmeil's vineyard in Barossa Valley. The rest of the blend comes from younger vines, planted in 1846. That's not a typo."
James Halliday "Langmeil Winery is the confluence of the Barossa's cultural beginnings and award-winning winemaking. Christian Auricht established the trading-site of Langmeil and planted what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard; The Freedom 1843. Today, this remarkable place is a captivating pocket of Australian history, now owned by the Lindner family whose own imprint on Barossa spans six generations of community, farming, food and wine."
Langmeil Winery makes wine made from the oldest producing grapevines in the world. The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food, wine and community for six generations. The family's commitment to quality is widely known throughout the international wine community.
The Barossa Valley is an important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are usually pronounced.
Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.
