{"product_id":"langmeil-orphan-bank-shiraz-750ml","title":"Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLangmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2023 is a rich yet beautifully composed Barossa Valley Shiraz with raspberry, Satsuma plum and dark cherry layered with clove, cedar, sweet spice and savoury complexity. Fine tannins and bright acidity give the generous fruit freshness, shape and an impressively long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will love this wine if you enjoy Barossa Shiraz with depth and power that still feels fresh and refined. It offers plenty of ripe fruit and spice for drinking now, while its structure and balance make it an excellent bottle for special dinners, gifting or adding to the cellar. The remarkable preservation story behind Orphan Bank also gives the wine a genuine sense of history and distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, vibrant and finely structured Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red and blue fruits, clove and cedar, with sweet spice, roasted notes and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and juicy, with raspberry and Satsuma plum supported by bramble, pepper and fine textured tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and persistent, with lingering plum, spice, cedar and savoury fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly below room temperature with roast duck, pork, slow cooked lamb, mushroom risotto, roasted vegetable dishes or mature cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the wine around thirty minutes to open in a decanter or generous Shiraz glass when drinking young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard And Winemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrphan Bank was created to preserve a small collection of historic Barossa Shiraz vines that were threatened by property development. The vines were carefully relocated beside Langmeil’s original vineyard near the North Para River, giving them a new home and allowing their story to continue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cooler 2023 season produced a fresher and more restrained expression of Barossa Shiraz. Careful winemaking has preserved the ripe fruit and spice while building smooth texture, fine tannins and the structure required for long term cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Langmeil Winery And The Barossa Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLangmeil Winery was established in 1842 in the historic village of Langmeil, now part of Tanunda. The winery has become known for protecting significant Barossa vineyards and producing wines that celebrate the region’s heritage, landscape and traditional grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s most recognised Shiraz regions. Its warm growing conditions encourage generous plum and berry flavours, while cooler seasons such as 2023 can produce wines with greater fragrance, spice, freshness and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews And Accolades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate - 94 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised for its floral character, freshness, supple texture, earthy tannins and beautifully composed expression of Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" id=\"tastingNote\"\u003eBarossa Valley shiraz with an average vine age of 85-plus years, matured 24 months in French oak, 25% new. It's quite high toned and lifted this one, with crunchy red and dark plum, blackberry and dark cherry fruits, dredged with baking spices, red plum paste, licorice, chocolate, crushed stone, pan juices and tapenade. Full bodied; the flow of fruit is bright and energetic, the tannins silty and chewy and the finish sails on persistently.Dave Brookes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 release marks an important milestone in the story of Orphan Bank and Langmeil’s commitment to protecting the Barossa’s vineyard heritage. Its combination of history, limited production and excellent ageing potential makes it an appealing choice for collectors of premium Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy now after decanting for its juicy fruit, spice and savoury richness, or cellar until approximately 2040. With bottle age, the raspberry and plum flavours should develop deeper notes of leather, earth, dark chocolate and dried spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Langmeil Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and finely structured Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47803877130457,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Langmeil_Orphan_Bank_Shiraz_2023_750ml.png?v=1785228856","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/langmeil-orphan-bank-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}