Overview
The 2017 Langmeil “The Freedom 1843” Shiraz is a profound Barossa Valley wine drawn from one of the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyards. Produced exclusively from the historic Freedom Vineyard planted in 1843, this vintage captures remarkable concentration, balance, and authority. The cooler, extended 2017 growing season has delivered a wine of precision and depth, enhancing both structure and longevity.
Vineyard and Winemaking
The Freedom Vineyard is dry-grown and low-yielding, with ancient vines producing intensely flavoured fruit of exceptional character. Hand-harvested grapes were vinified using traditional methods to preserve vineyard identity and varietal purity. The wine was matured in carefully selected oak barrels, allowing complexity and structure to develop while keeping the ancient-vine fruit at the forefront.
Tasting Notes
Deep crimson in colour, the bouquet reveals blackberry, dark plum, and mulberry layered with notes of liquorice, cocoa, spice, and subtle earthy tones. The palate is powerful yet composed, offering dense dark fruit, savoury nuance, and fine, persistent tannins. Balanced acidity provides lift and definition, leading to a long, structured finish of clarity and poise.
Style and Character
The 2017 vintage showcases a slightly more restrained and refined expression of The Freedom, combining intensity with freshness and precision. It is a wine of gravitas and authenticity, reflecting both the resilience of ancient vines and the finesse of modern Barossa winemaking.
Cellaring and Service
Enjoy now with extended decanting, or cellar confidently for 20–30 years as it gains further complexity and harmony. Serve at 16–18°C. Ideal for collectors, milestone celebrations, and those seeking a rare and historically significant Australian Shiraz.
