Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2023 manto-negro Soils here have a dominance

Soils here have a dominance of grey marl with sediments of clay

The grapes were destemmed into an open stainless-steel pot and fermented with indigenous yeasts

producing fruit with complex flavours and natural acidity

then through January and into February

It is well structured with moderate alcohol and is lovely to drink today

Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz 2023 manto-negro Soils here have a dominance2023 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