In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz, Grampians, Margaret River, Australia. Red australia - red in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (MJ). Drinking window: 2020–2042. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 2024-10-29 · Drink 2020-2042
Another cool vintage, long, slow ripening conditions. Beautiful sweet, ripe blackcurrant fruit, really glossy and intense, propped up by fine, seamless oak and silky tannins. Less of the typical Langi spice and more an expression of site in it’s ripe, ripe fruit. Should develop well in the bottle. Max Allen
Matthew Jukes (MJu) — 98/100 · Decanter.com, 2024-10-11 · Drink 2021-2039
One of the great Langis of all time: waves of cherry, plum and olive. The indulgent fruit core is augmented with tobacco and generous Asian spices.
Decanter (DEC) — 97/100 · Decanter.com, 2024-10-11 · Drink 2024-2042
Sensual, silky, with peppery lift and enticing fresh raspberry and blackberry to the nose. In the mouth, peppery notes build to a crescendo, revealing meatier pepperoni undertones, with parrying notes of sweeter cinnamon, star anise and coltsfoot. Long, tapering tannins and granite’s incisive, petrichor acidity tease out layers on a long, elegant finish. A terrific reflection of a long, cool grow…