2022 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

Rich and weighty this is a lush, fuller bodied Cliff Edge.

The original Mount Langi vineyard was established in the 1870’s when European immigrants travelled to Western Victoria to discover gold. By the turn of last century, early vineyards were replaced by sheep farming and it was not until 1963 that the Italian born Fratin brothers re-established the Shiraz vineyard with a Swiss clone. In 1978, the brothers appointed Trevor Mast as consultant winemaker. Inspired by the potential of the vineyard and keen to develop it further, Trevor and Sandra Mast purchased the property in 1987. In late 2002 the property was sold to the Rathbone family. Trevor stayed on as head winemaker, with Dan Buckle joining the team. Dan took the reins from Trevor in 2003 and continued on until 2012. Current winemaker Adam Louder’s career began at Mount Langi Ghiran in 1998 where he worked as a cellar hand under Trevor Mast and then worked alongside Dan Buckle. After working around the globe in various winemaking roles he returned to Mount Langi in 2016 as chief winemaker.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum engulf the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich and weighty this is a lush, fuller bodied Cliff Edge that features cascading waves of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruit. Notions of vanillin cedar, smoked meats and peppered earth the undercard. Sumptuous and well fleshed it boasts excellent power and a sturdy yet velvet like tannin structure. The long succulent finish laced with blackpepper.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.8%