Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2023 manto-negro then through January and into

then through January and into February

Undeniably

This wine is very elegant and velvety with harmonious flavors and a pleasantly bitter aftertaste

and with the same ruthless selection procedure (normally 20% - 100% of a harvest is declassified)

The nose develops a natural range of subtle floral and earthy green plant aromas such as acacia

Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2023 manto-negro then through January and into2023 saw a much later start to vintage due to higher than average winter rains followed by mild spring and summer temperatures. Above average yields also added to the slow ripening time. The lovely, aromatic, balanced whites and elegant, structured, somewhat spicier, peppery reds reflect the mild conditions. The wet start to the growing season added disease pressure with downy mildew reducing the crop, and botrytis reared its head in late ripening