Mount Langi Ghiran – Shiraz ‘Billi Billi’, Victoria – 2021

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An elegant Shiraz, with rich aromas of red and black fruits underpinned by spicy tones through to a luscious palate, with fine tannins and signature black pepper.

ABV:

14%

Vintage:

2021

Size:

75cl

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Country

Australia

Region

Victoria

Sub-Region

- NA -

Producer / Winery

Mount Langi Ghiran

Grape Variety

Shiraz / Syrah

Style

Red Wine

Winemaker

Adam Louder

Closure

Screwcap

Other Classifications

Suitable for
Vegetarians

Suitable for
Vegans

Contains
Egg

Contains
Milk

Contains
Sulphites

No
Sulphites

Organic
Wine

Biodynamic
Wine

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in 1969, Mount Langi Ghiran, the Aboriginal for ‘home of the yellow tailed black cockatoo’, is set amongst the dramatic backdrop of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians region of Victoria. The first vines were planted on the property in the late 1800s, but it was in 1969, when the Fratin brothers replanted the vineyards, that Mount Langi Ghiran really came into its own. In 1980, the talented and energetic wine consultant Trevor Mast worked with the Fratin brothers raising the quality and six years later he purchased the property. Trevor pioneered the cool-climate style and with that, one of Australia’s most iconic wines the Langi Shiraz, was born. Cultivated sustainably, the estate is a member of Sustainable Wine Growing Australia. In 2018 Adam Louder, previously a cellar hand under Trevor Mast, became Head Winemaker, he crafts iconic wines that are elegant, full of finesse and the epitome of cool-climate Shiraz.

THE VINTAGE:
2021 was a relatively mild year in terms of temperatures. Yields were back up above average, and quality was good, however, ripening was drawn out, but this does impart an abundance of spice and full, fruit flavours.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD;
The fruit is predominantly from the Mount Langi Ghiran vineyards in The Grampians, Victoria with a supporting role played by Shiraz growers from Heathcote, Bendigo and Swan Hill. The Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard is located at an elevation of 350 metres above sea level and set between the namesake Mount Langi Ghiran (922m) and Mount Cole (760m). The mountains create a cooling effect as cold air tumbles down and into the valley and the shadow cast shortens the effective sunshine hours in autumn, extending grape ripening and contributing natural acidity and intense fruit flavours. Mountain erosion over time has created a unique profile of granite sands over sedimentary red clay loam. The texture of this soil profile is ideal for moderating the natural vigour of the Shiraz vine and contributes the subtle spicy pepper flavour for which Mount Langi Ghiran has become renowned. These raw elements of climate, soil, and vine combine to create this unique vineyard which is one of the most isolated in Australia. The weathered granite cliff face and sedimentary soils, the cold prevailing winds forming off the Southern Ocean and the historic vinestock all play a critical role in producing the distinctive flavour.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Whole berries were transferred to large concrete and smaller open-top fermenters where plunging or pumping-over occurred three times a day until fermentation was complete. Malolactic conversion occurred mostly in tank with the dry wine racked to used French oak puncheons and barriques where it matured for 12 months.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
An elegant Shiraz, with rich aromas of red and black fruits underpinned by spicy tones through to a luscious palate, with fine tannins and signature black pepper.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Shiraz 100%.

PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in 1969, Mount Langi Ghiran, the Aboriginal for ‘home of the yellow tailed black cockatoo’, is set amongst the dramatic backdrop of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians region of Victoria. The first vines were planted on the property in the late 1800s, but it was in 1969, when the Fratin brothers replanted the vineyards, that Mount Langi Ghiran really came into its own. In 1980, the talented and energetic wine consultant Trevor Mast worked with the Fratin brothers raising the quality and six years later he purchased the property. Trevor pioneered the cool-climate style and with that, one of Australia’s most iconic wines the Langi Shiraz, was born. Cultivated sustainably, the estate is a member of Sustainable Wine Growing Australia. In 2018 Adam Louder, previously a cellar hand under Trevor Mast, became Head Winemaker, he crafts iconic wines that are elegant, full of finesse and the epitome of cool-climate Shiraz.

THE VINTAGE:
2021 was a relatively mild year in terms of temperatures. Yields were back up above average, and quality was good, however, ripening was drawn out, but this does impart an abundance of spice and full, fruit flavours.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD;
The fruit is predominantly from the Mount Langi Ghiran vineyards in The Grampians, Victoria with a supporting role played by Shiraz growers from Heathcote, Bendigo and Swan Hill. The Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard is located at an elevation of 350 metres above sea level and set between the namesake Mount Langi Ghiran (922m) and Mount Cole (760m). The mountains create a cooling effect as cold air tumbles down and into the valley and the shadow cast shortens the effective sunshine hours in autumn, extending grape ripening and contributing natural acidity and intense fruit flavours. Mountain erosion over time has created a unique profile of granite sands over sedimentary red clay loam. The texture of this soil profile is ideal for moderating the natural vigour of the Shiraz vine and contributes the subtle spicy pepper flavour for which Mount Langi Ghiran has become renowned. These raw elements of climate, soil, and vine combine to create this unique vineyard which is one of the most isolated in Australia. The weathered granite cliff face and sedimentary soils, the cold prevailing winds forming off the Southern Ocean and the historic vinestock all play a critical role in producing the distinctive flavour.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Whole berries were transferred to large concrete and smaller open-top fermenters where plunging or pumping-over occurred three times a day until fermentation was complete. Malolactic conversion occurred mostly in tank with the dry wine racked to used French oak puncheons and barriques where it matured for 12 months.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
An elegant Shiraz, with rich aromas of red and black fruits underpinned by spicy tones through to a luscious palate, with fine tannins and signature black pepper.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Shiraz 100%.

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm
Country

Australia

Region

Victoria

Producer / Winery

Mount Langi Ghiran

Winemaker

Adam Louder

Style

Red Wine

Grape Variety

Shiraz / Syrah

Vintage

2021

Alcohol % (ABV)

14%

Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied)

B

Residual Sugar

0 g/L

Contains Sulphites

Yes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Milk

No

Eggs

No

Organic

No

Biodynamic

No

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Screwcap

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