Langmeil Hangin’ Snakes Shiraz 2021

Ripe and juicy berries flow through the palate which is medium-bodied, with soft and velvety tannins adding lovely structure and texture to the wine while sweet and briary spices balance the juicy fruit on the finish.

The outstanding 2021 vintage is up there as one of my favourites. Sufficient winter rains revitalized the vines after two consecutive dry, frost-affected and low-yielding years. Spring was near perfect for budburst, flowering and fruit set, enabling vines to flourish and reach their full potential. Summer was gorgeous and mild with slow and even ripening, fantastic colour and flavour development, and acid retention. Finally, an unhurried harvest reduced pressure on fermenter space, cellar hands, and my sanity! As a result, we have captured the personality and quality of every vineyard.

Speaking a local dialect known as ‘Barossa-Deutsch’, a blend of German and English that embodies the history of the district, one of Langmeil’s growers, the late Wally Krieg didn’t curse just as his forebears didn’t, but in the heat of the vintage was often heard to mutter “Hangin’ Snakes!".

The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa's culture of farming, food, wine and community for six generations and their continued drive for excellence in the wine and community is unwavering.

14.5% abv. 100% Shiraz. Matured in seasoned American and French oak.