2014 Orphan Bank Shiraz
Orphan Bank is testament to Langmeil’s commitment to preserving old and rare Barossa vineyards. Ten rows of Shiraz planted pre-1860 were saved from the developer’s bulldozer and replanted alongside the original Langmeil vineyard on the banks of the North Para River. We called these ten rows the “Orphans”, but after 150 years they have a new home.
Vintage
2014
Varietal
- Shiraz
Colour
Deep crimson with purple hues.
Aroma
A rich aroma of red and blue fruits, herbals and cedar, entwine with hints of sage, chocolate and savoury notes.
Palate
Juicy Raspberry and Satsuma plum fills the mouth, with oak sweetness adding to the mouthfeel. Sweet fruit is well balanced with briary spice and textured, fine tannin.
"These are wines of great historical significance, not to mention quality, and should occupy a lofty place in the pantheon of Australian wine."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
