TASTING NOTES FOR Langmeil Pure Eden Shiraz Eden Valley South Australia 2019

🍷 Appearance
Medium to deep crimson with youthful purple hues. Dense and vibrant, reflecting both concentration and cool-climate Eden Valley finesse.

👃 Aromas
Alluring and complex, with red and blue fruits leaping from the glass—blackberry, plum and raspberry layered with savoury notes of black olive, cedar, earth, white pepper and subtle spice.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied with impressive depth and purity. Juicy Satsuma plum and raspberry fruits drive the palate, supported by dark cherry, blackcurrant and hints of liquorice and spice. Beautifully balanced between fruit intensity and savoury complexity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety tannins provide structure and finesse, while fine French oak adds polish and subtle cedar notes. The finish is long, layered and persistent, with lingering spice, dark fruit and earthy undertones.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Eden Valley Shiraz—elegant yet powerful, combining old-vine intensity with cool-climate precision. Refined, complex and built for long-term cellaring (well into the 2030s).

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked beef cheeks, lamb shanks, osso buco or premium grilled steaks. Also excellent with game meats or rich, hearty dishes where the wine’s structure and depth can shine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive old-vine Shiraz that delivers depth, elegance and pedigree. A standout premium inclusion for a Better Buy The Dozen mixed dozen—adds weight, complexity and true Barossa/Eden Valley class.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷