Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz 1999

This talk of a Mount Langi Ghiran tasting has made me realise that the Langi Shiraz has been off my radar for a few years now. In fact, 1999 was the last vintage I bought, and after drinking my last bottle last night I can hear a ‘bip’ ‘bip’ ‘bip’, because this is just my type of wine (when I’m in a Shiraz mood). Sure, there is a core of cracked white pepper that some find distracting, but there is also lots of fruit and interest: red plums and blackberries, red cherries, cinnamon, vanilla pod and even some meatiness. The palate is beautiful, all those red and black fruits, fine fine tannins and then some creaminess and raspberries, pepper and dry spices. The length is excellent - a very satisfying wine, and better than my previous bottle a few years ago. Drink over the short term I think, as it dried out a touch after a few hours.

Rated : 94 Points
Tasted : Mar07
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $38.16
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2010
Source : Cellar
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