Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2022

	From the legendary Mount Langi Ghiran
	From the relatively cool Grampians subregion
	Just as good as an elegant Côte Rôtie

Description

Although Mount Langi Ghiran produces wines from various grape varieties, Shiraz is their undisputed specialty. The winery owes its reputation to the Langi Shiraz. This wine has been considered one of the iconic Australian Shiraz wines since it appeared out of nowhere on the cover of Wine Spectator in 1996 – alongside legends Henschke Mount Edelstone and Penfolds Grange.

The Cliff Edge is the little brother and – for about a quarter of the price – an unprecedented masterpiece. The Shiraz grapes – two different clones to be precise – are harvested from different plots of Mount Langi's historic vineyard in The Grampians. The relatively cool climate and poor granite soils leave a distinct mark on the style of the wine, which is more reminiscent of the Northern Rhône than of much Australian Shiraz.

Once harvested, the grapes ferment spontaneously. After pressing, the wine ages for fourteen months in French oak barriques, approximately one-third of which are new. The result is a superior Shiraz that effortlessly combines finesse, intensity, and suppleness.

It has a seductive aroma of blackberry, plum, violet, pepper, and cedar, and is full and smooth on the palate, with a balanced freshness and a long finish. Think of elegant Côte Rôtie, but from Australia. A wine not to be missed!

Drinks with
A particularly fine, oak-aged red wine to pair with spicy dishes. Perfect with exotically spiced (meat) dishes from the barbecue or grill, mashed potatoes with stewed meat, or aged, hard cheeses.

Tasting note
Deep ruby red wine with a seductive aroma of ripe blackberry, plum, vanilla, pepper, and bay leaf. Full and smooth on the palate with jammy dark fruit, polished tannins, and lovely freshness. The finish is long and refined with notes of cedar and spices.

Shelf life
Now beautiful and easily keeps for up to 10 years after harvest.