2019 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz

2019 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz

2019 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz Deep crimson with purple hues. Aroma : A rich aroma of red and blue fruits, herbs and cedar, entwine with hints of sage, chocolate and savoury notes. Palate : Juicy Raspberry and Satsuma plum fills the mouth, with allspice sweetness adding to the mouthfeel. The fruit is well balanced with hints of briary spice and textured, fine tannin.

The history of Langmeil is deeply entwined in stories about a brave pioneer, a timeless vineyard, industry downfall, three white knights and a present-day family’s enduring legacy.

Follow our timeline to discover some of the most notable moments and milestones from Langmeil’s contributions to Australia’s remarkable wine history:

1842
Pioneer, Christian Auricht, establishes one of the Barossa’s first trading villages on the banks of the North Para River, naming it Langmeil. This historical site is home to Langmeil Winery today.

Auricht had migrated from Prussia in 1838 seeking religious freedom for his family in the new world.

A blacksmith by trade, and just 36 years old, this was Auricht and his family’s fifth move in seven years – from Klastawe to Turowo in 1837; to Hamburg in 1838; to South Australia and Glen Osmond in 1839; to Klemzig in 1840, then finally to Langmeil – their home for the remainder of their lives.

Auricht’s legacy survives today in the Freedom vineyard believed planted as part of his mixed farm in 1843, now believed to be the oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard in the world.

1843
Auricht establishes a smithy and begins tending a mixed farm. In the years that followed, a bakery, cobbler’s shop and butcher’s shop were built, including a well, which became the trading centre of the village.

The main roadway to the northern copper mining townships of Kapunda and Burra passed by the village with many travellers stopping to water their horses and gather provisions before continuing their long journey.

Christian also planted one-acre of Shiraz vines on the estate, which is still producing fruit today. Today, Auricht’s old vineyard is the source of Langmeil’s icon wine, The Freedom 1843 Shiraz. This rare wine commemorates the pioneering spirit of the region’s first settlers and their willingness to endure hardship for the right to keep their faith and their freedom.”