Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz vineyard, which we believe was planted in 1843 by vigneron Christian Auricht. Escaping war and persecution in Prussia, Auricht travelled to his new homeland, finding Freedom in the Barossa Valley. His original plantings survive to this day and at 172 years old are some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world.

THE WINERY

The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food and community for six generations. Their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering and any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the family’s pursuit of excellence in wine and community. The family’s vision is to highlight the rare qualities of old vine Shiraz using hands-on winemaking techniques. Gentle destemming, open fermentation, basket pressing and two years in French oak accentuate the natural fruit intensity and structure.

Critic tasting note: (2010 vintage) "If not the oldest, the vineyard is home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world (planted in 1843). Bright raspberry and cherry fruit is underscored by notes of smoke and mocha in this full-bodied Shiraz. The tannins are soft and turn dusty on the finish, making the wine approachable now, but it should still be going strong in 2025, and possibly beyond." - 92/100, Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 2010 Drinking Window: 2014-2035