A living relic from 1843—Barossa history in every glass. Langmeil’s The Freedom 1843 Shiraz is drawn from what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard, planted by Christian Auricht just a year after founding Langmeil village in the Barossa. This isn’t just a wine—it’s a direct link to Australia’s earliest viticultural heritage. Today, these 178-year-old vines continue to yield fruit of exceptional concentration and depth, standing as a powerful symbol of resilience and regional identity.
The 2022 vintage faced its challenges, including a brutal October hailstorm that wiped out swathes of the crop. But what remained delivered with force—rich, dark fruit, fine structure, and impeccable balance. The wine spent 26 months in French oak (46% new) to build detail, polish, and age-worthiness. Reclassified as 'Outstanding' in Langton’s Classification VII, this is a benchmark Barossa Shiraz that honours the land and those who have shaped it.
Best matched with deeply savoury dishes—lamb shanks, kangaroo with plum sauce, or aged cheeses. This is a wine made to cellar for decades, but its supple texture and layered spice make it irresistible now.
A living relic from 1843—Barossa history in every glass. Langmeil’s The Freedom 1843 Shiraz is drawn from what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard, planted by Christian Auricht just a year after founding Langmeil village in the Barossa. This isn’t just a wine—it’s a direct link to Australia’s earliest viticultural heritage. Today, these 178-year-old vines continue to yield fruit of exceptional concentration and depth, standing as a powerful symbol of resilience and regional identity.
The 2022 vintage faced its challenges, including a brutal October hailstorm that wiped out swathes of the crop. But what remained delivered with force—rich, dark fruit, fine structure, and impeccable balance. The wine spent 26 months in French oak (46% new) to build detail, polish, and age-worthiness. Reclassified as 'Outstanding' in Langton’s Classification VII, this is a benchmark Barossa Shiraz that honours the land and those who have shaped it.
Best matched with deeply savoury dishes—lamb shanks, kangaroo with plum sauce, or aged cheeses. This is a wine made to cellar for decades, but its supple texture and layered spice make it irresistible now.