2009 MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN Langi Shiraz
2009 MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN Langi Shiraz Winemaker Comments The 2009 vintage saw the end of the drought with the vineyard receiving a good amount of rain at all the right times. The heat wave that affected much of Victoria in this year did not cause any problems for Mount Langi. Fruit was meticulously hand selected from these old vines, the best grapes and parcels were separated allowing for this fine wine to shine though. This method leaves a considerable portion of fruit on the vine, but permits the exclusion of shriveled fruit as well as green berries. Moreover, this process responds to the natural variation within the vineyard block caused by aspect, warmth and exposure to wind and sunlight. A percentage of whole bunch fermentation adds perfume and lift to the nose, and builds further tannic structure.
Wine Notes Colour Nose Palate Cellar
Vibrant purple with dense purple rim Complex wine showing blueberry, rapsberry and typical Langi spices. Delicately perfumed, the wine is lifted and with complex spice elements. Medium body and tightly wound acidity balance with structured tannins which build the palate. Showing great potential at bottling, the wine is brooding and restrained with years to go before its peak. On the palate the wine shows a core of ripe blueberry and raspberry fruits, overlayed with hints of perfumed “spice box” characters. Tight acidity adds length and definition. Up to 20 years
varietal composition case production region key vineyards harvest method vine age soil bottling date release date fermentation method
fermentation time malolactic fermentation barrel origin & size age of barrel time in barrel skin contact time yeast type residual sugar alcohol
100% shiraz 480 Grampians Mount Langi Ghiran “old block” single vineyard April/May 2009 Hand, selective 46 years Granitic sand over red clay “podzols” July 2010 October 2011 Open, hand plunged. Small fermenters. Some proportion of whole bunches - up to 60% 21 days In barrel-100% complete French oak barriques 45% new, 55% 1 year old 13 months 21 days PDM, Maurivin B nil 14.5%
MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN - 80 VINE ROAD, BAYINDEEN, VICTORIA - FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT - www.langi.com.au
Wine Notes Colour Nose Palate Cellar
Vibrant purple with dense purple rim Complex wine showing blueberry, rapsberry and typical Langi spices. Delicately perfumed, the wine is lifted and with complex spice elements. Medium body and tightly wound acidity balance with structured tannins which build the palate. Showing great potential at bottling, the wine is brooding and restrained with years to go before its peak. On the palate the wine shows a core of ripe blueberry and raspberry fruits, overlayed with hints of perfumed “spice box” characters. Tight acidity adds length and definition. Up to 20 years
varietal composition case production region key vineyards harvest method vine age soil bottling date release date fermentation method
fermentation time malolactic fermentation barrel origin & size age of barrel time in barrel skin contact time yeast type residual sugar alcohol
100% shiraz 480 Grampians Mount Langi Ghiran “old block” single vineyard April/May 2009 Hand, selective 46 years Granitic sand over red clay “podzols” July 2010 October 2011 Open, hand plunged. Small fermenters. Some proportion of whole bunches - up to 60% 21 days In barrel-100% complete French oak barriques 45% new, 55% 1 year old 13 months 21 days PDM, Maurivin B nil 14.5%
MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN - 80 VINE ROAD, BAYINDEEN, VICTORIA - FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT - www.langi.com.au
