The Barossa wine region is one of Australia's oldest growing regions. In the south of the country, about 70 kilometers northeast of Adelaide, fine wines mature in a Mediterranean climate. The region owes its reputation primarily to Shiraz. The exceptionally old vines, also owned by the Langmeil winery, guarantee the highest quality. Langmeil has been growing wine since the 1840s. German immigrant Christian Auricht planted the first vines—of course, Shiraz. It is said to be one of the oldest Shiraz-growing regions in the world, and it continues to bear fruit to this day.
Although some of the vineyards are much older, Langmeil was founded in 1996 by three friends: Chris Bitter, Carl Lindner, and Richard Lindner. The original winery, which had been on the estate since 1930, closed in 1988 and remained untouched until the year of its founding. It took years to restore the winery. Fortunately, it was successful, because today we can enjoy Langmeil wines.
This powerful red wine from Australia is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. After harvest, the grapes quickly reach the winery. Here, they are sorted and carefully broken open. Fermentation then follows in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Steadfast Shiraz Cabernet Barossa Valley is aged for another nine months in French and American oak barrels.
The result is a red wine with a light purple color in the glass. On the nose, aromas of juicy raspberries, ripe Satsuma plums, and white pepper dominate, over hints of vanilla, licorice, and peppermint. This Shiraz Cabernet is well-balanced; on the palate, it has a mouthful of sweet, juicy fruit that blends beautifully with peppery spices. A medium-bodied wine, it's beautifully fruity and spicy, with a finish of silky tannins.
