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Mount Langi Ghiran

www.langi.com.au
Mt Langi Ghiran Vineyards
Mt Langi Ghiran Vineyards
Country of Origin: Australia
Location: Ararat, Grampians
People: Rathbone Family, Owners | Dan Buckle, Winemaker
Supplier: rathbonewinegroup.com


The vineyards of Mount Langi Ghiran are nestled between two dramatically beautiful mountain ranges on the southern edge of the Great Dividing Range in Western Victoria, 180 km west of Melbourne. Pronounced "Mount Langee Jeeran", the name is Aboriginal for "Home of the Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo".

The initial vineyards were planted by the Fratin brothers in 1963, on the site of a vineyard that had been in operation at the turn of the century. Their first plantings were Shiraz, and initially, the grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. The exceptionally high quality of their fruit quickly drew a strong following and encouraged the Fratins to begin making their own wine. In 1979, Trevor Mast was appointed consultant winemaker. Inspired by the potential of the vineyard and keen to develop it further, he purchased the property in 1987. His winemaking philosophy utilizes traditional non-interventionist winemaking methods. State-of-the-art winery technology and fastidious vineyard management enable Mount Langi Ghiran to consistently produce wines of the highest quality. Dan Buckle joined Mount Langi Ghiran in 2003 and brings to the team not only a great breadth of winemaking experience gained both in Australia and abroad, but skills across a variety of disciplines.
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Reviews
Mt. Langi 2005 Shiraz 'Billi Billi,' Victoria
Rating: 89

Medium red. Cedary red and blackcurrant, cherry and floral scents are underscored by mocha and minerals. Fresh raspberry and blueberry flavors become sweeter with air and betray no tannins or rough edges. Seems quite primary, fruit-wise, with a crunchy berry skin character carrying through the finish. Leaves a tangy, slightly bitter cherry pit quality behind, along with a subtle note of candied flowers. I'd drink this now for its vivacious fruit, but there's freshness to burn.

- International Wine Cellar (7/30/2008)

Mt. Langi 2005 Shiraz 'Billi Billi,' Victoria
Rating: 88

Crisp and focused, with a gritty edge to the modestly proportioned blackberry and licorice flavors, lingering on the open-textured finish. Best from 2010 through 2015. 16,000 cases made.

- The Wine Spectator (8/31/2009)

Mt. Langi 2008 Riesling 'Cliff Edge,' Victoria
Rating: 87

Light, crisp and focused, offering lime and nectarine flavors that linger on the dry, savory finish. Drink now through 2013. 9,000 cases made.

- The Wine Spectator (8/31/2009)

Mt. Langi 2004 Shiraz, Victoria
Rating: 94

Spicy, cool climate shiraz scents drive this wine, grown on vines planted in 1963 in granitic sands and silts over red clay loam soils. The vineyard is at an elevation of 1150 feet, at the base of the Langi cliff, which rises more than 600 feet above it. Cool air runs down those heights on fall evenings, allowing for the long, slow maturation of the grapes. The wines produced a beautifully layered 2004, with flavors in a dynamic weave of green peppercorn, wild berry and the meat of wild game. It feels light and fresh, ready to start a long marathon in the cellar.

- Wine & Spirits (2/1/2009)

Mt. Langi 2007 Riesling, Victoria
Rating: 87

Light straw color. Bright lime and green apple aromas are complemented by honeysuckle and quinine. An undercurrent of wet stone gains strength with air and carries onto the palate, adding complexity to racy citrus and pear flavors. Blends energy with fleshiness, closing with tangy lime zest and good mineral bite.

- International Wine Cellar (08/01/2008)

Mt. Langi 2002 Shiraz 'Cliff Edge', Victoria
Rating: 90

Medium red. Herb-accented blackberry and blueberry aromas, with mocha and fresh rose adding interest. Juicy dark berry flavors offer impressive depth and sweetness, with soft tannins holding things together. Gains depth and focus with air, finishing lush and creamy. This is drinking wonderfully now but should keep rolling for another few years.

- International Wine Cellar (09/01/2007)

Mt. Langi 2004 Shiraz 'Billi Billi', Victoria
Rating: 89

Ruby-red. Inviting raspberry and blackberry aromas are complemented by gentle vanilla and mocha, with a subtle black tea quality adding complexity. A supple mid-weight whose gentle dark berry flavors are framed by soft tannins. Fleshy and easy to drink, finishing with a ripe but focused blueberry quality and good length.

- International Wine Cellar (09/01/2007)

Mt. Langi 2002 Shiraz 'Cliff Edge', Victoria
Rating: 90

Brilliantly aromatic, brimming with black pepper and racy, juicy, tart blueberry and blackberry flavors, hinting at green peppercorn as the finish lingers. Well-knit, this needs food to complete the the picture.

- The Wine Spectator (9/1/2007)

Mt. Langi 2001 Shiraz 'Cliff Edge', Victoria
Rating: 95

Mast and his team at Mount Langi work with several growers in the Grampians, selecting Cliff Edge from their top fruit. With six years of age, this release is neither huge nor extracted, just flavorul and intensely spiced. The initial aromas follow right through to the end of the taste with the heady scent of cool-climate shiraz, an earthy mineral essence that comes closer to sea salt and cracked pepper than to any fruit. Fruit, in fact, only serves as the binder here, carrying the aromatics with elegance and grace. Mature and ready to enjoy with road lamb, this will continue to evolve over the next several years. Vol. 26, No. 7

- Wine & Spirits (10/31/2007)

Mount Langi Ghiran 2005 Riesling, Victoria
Rating: 90

Light straw. Intensely floral, mineral-tinged bouquet of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit. Quite round and gentle in texture but the fruit tones are bracing and precise. Green apple, Anjou pear and a tangy mineral note join the citrus flavors on the palate, along with a subtle note of floral honey. I suspect that this will gain in depth over the coming five years or so but it's fairly irresistible right now.

- International Wine Cellar (7/1/2006)

Mount Langi Ghiran 2004 Riesling, Victoria
Rating: 90

Light straw. Intensely floral, mineral-tinged bouquet of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit. Quite round and gentle in texture but the fruit tones are bacing and precise. Green apple, Anjou pear and a tangy mineral note join the citurs flavors on the palate, along with a subtle note of floral honey. I suspect that this will gain in depth over the coming five years or so but it's fairly irresistible righ now. Stephen Tanzer

- International Wine Cellar (7/14/2006)

Mount Langi Ghiran 2003 Shiraz 'Billi Billi', Victoria
Rating: 87

Ruby-red. Ripe and full on the nose, with scents of cherry, raspberry jam and chocolate, along with a subtle floral note. Rich supple and quite ripe, the red and dark fruit flavors showing good depth and a rounded, gently tannic character. Finishes on a riper note of cassis, with lingering tobacco and roasted coffee flavors. I'd drink this on the young side. Stephen Tanzer

- International Wine Cellar (7/14/2006)

Mount Langi Ghiran 2001 Shiraz 'Cliff Edge', Victoria
Rating: 88

Ruby-red. Powerful iron-and pepper-tinged dark berry aromas, with cured tobacco and dried flower accents. A fresh midweight with good focus to its dark cherry and cassis flavors, which are framed by fine-grained tannins. A bit chunky on the finish but this is solid, honest shiraz, with ample structure to improve with age. Stephen Tanzer

- International Wine Cellar (7/14/2006)

Mount Langi Ghiran 2002 Shiraz 'Billi Billi'
Rating: 91

- The Wine Spectator (1/15/2006)