The 2017 Langmeil Lineage Shiraz is a mature Barossa Valley Shiraz that highlights the depth, complexity and regional character developed through careful vineyard selection and extended bottle age. Produced from old-vine fruit and released with additional maturation, this wine offers a more evolved expression of Barossa Shiraz, balancing rich fruit intensity with savoury detail and refined structure.
The nose is complex and expressive, revealing aromas of blackberry, dark plum and black cherry layered with notes of cedar, dark chocolate, baking spice and subtle earthy nuances. With time in the glass, hints of leather, tobacco leaf and dried herbs emerge, reflecting the wine’s development. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, delivering generous dark fruit flavours framed by fine, integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Oak maturation contributes texture and spice without dominating the fruit, leading to a long, persistent finish marked by savoury complexity and impressive depth.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who enjoy mature Barossa Shiraz with both richness and secondary bottle-aged character. The additional years of development have brought greater complexity and integration while retaining the wine’s core fruit intensity. Drinking beautifully now, it also has the structure to continue evolving over the next 5–8 years. Pair with slow-cooked beef cheeks, roasted lamb, grilled porterhouse steak, game dishes or aged hard cheeses for a classic food and wine match.
