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Langmeil Sparkling Shiraz
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STORY BEHIND THE WINE
If there is one wine made in this world to which Australia can lay claim, it is Sparkling Shiraz. This style of wine first appeared in South Australia in 1888. More than a century later it is now regarded as a symbol of the Barossa. It’s in our blood!
THE WINERY
The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food, wine and community for six generations. Their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering and any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the family’s pursuit of excellence in wine and community.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Despite advances in winemaking since our first Shiraz vineyard was planted in 1843, we have no reason to change the traditional Australian style. Langmeil's Sparkling Shiraz Cuvee is a full bodied, bottle fermented, red table wine, left on its own lees for 24 months and liquored with our own vintage fortified Shiraz.
Paul Lindner, Chief Winemaker
Colour: Medium depth, crimson with a red rim.
Aroma: Rich ripe plums and blue fruits mingle with vanilla with hints
of yeasty creaminess from two years on lees.
Palate: The juicy fruits and vanilla mingle on the palate with a creamy, fine bead. Saucy, savoury secondary characters from the old base wine adds to the complexity with balanced tannins and sweetness to help round off the finish.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION Barossa Valley
GRAPE COMPOSITION
100% Shiraz
OAK TREATMENT
Matured in Oak
VINE AGE
10-35-year-old vines
YIELD PER ACRE
1.5 to 3 tonnes per acre
TRELLESING
Mostly single and double wire, rod and spur
SOIL TYPE
Multiple sub-regions. Range from deep sand, red clays, rich loamy soils and black clay
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.39
TA: 5.9 g/L
Residual Sugar: 12 g/L VA: 0.67 g/L
FOOD MATCH
Anytime on Christmas Day, particularly for breakfast!
Any time during the year too. Serve chilled and be sure to have extra bottles on hand as you will run out
If there is one wine made in this world to which Australia can lay claim, it is Sparkling Shiraz. This style of wine first appeared in South Australia in 1888. More than a century later it is now regarded as a symbol of the Barossa. It’s in our blood!
THE WINERY
The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food, wine and community for six generations. Their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering and any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the family’s pursuit of excellence in wine and community.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Despite advances in winemaking since our first Shiraz vineyard was planted in 1843, we have no reason to change the traditional Australian style. Langmeil's Sparkling Shiraz Cuvee is a full bodied, bottle fermented, red table wine, left on its own lees for 24 months and liquored with our own vintage fortified Shiraz.
Paul Lindner, Chief Winemaker
Colour: Medium depth, crimson with a red rim.
Aroma: Rich ripe plums and blue fruits mingle with vanilla with hints
of yeasty creaminess from two years on lees.
Palate: The juicy fruits and vanilla mingle on the palate with a creamy, fine bead. Saucy, savoury secondary characters from the old base wine adds to the complexity with balanced tannins and sweetness to help round off the finish.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION Barossa Valley
GRAPE COMPOSITION
100% Shiraz
OAK TREATMENT
Matured in Oak
VINE AGE
10-35-year-old vines
YIELD PER ACRE
1.5 to 3 tonnes per acre
TRELLESING
Mostly single and double wire, rod and spur
SOIL TYPE
Multiple sub-regions. Range from deep sand, red clays, rich loamy soils and black clay
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.39
TA: 5.9 g/L
Residual Sugar: 12 g/L VA: 0.67 g/L
FOOD MATCH
Anytime on Christmas Day, particularly for breakfast!
Any time during the year too. Serve chilled and be sure to have extra bottles on hand as you will run out