2022 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

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Estate-grown, cool-climate Shiraz that brings the spice and structure without the hefty price or need for a long sleep.

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Cliff Edge has always been about hitting that sweet spot – proper Grampians Shiraz character, without the wait or the price tag of the top stuff. It’s mostly younger estate vines and a few parcels that don’t make the flagship cut, but the fruit is still top-notch, and you can tell. There’s spice, structure, and that cool-climate edge that gives Langi wines their lift.

2022 was one of those dream vintages – mild, even, and slow to ripen – which suits this style down to the ground. Everything’s in balance. It’s got shape and intensity, but nothing feels pushed or heavy. Mostly older oak, so the fruit does the talking, and it’s already drinking in a really nice spot, though it’ll happily go a few years too.

If you’re chasing something with a bit of polish that still feels honest and unforced, this is a very safe bet.

93 points
"If you're drinking this, you're drinking well. It has the spiced cherry-and-mint profile so typical of the region down pat; it rips black pepper notes out of juicy, jubey fruit; it's etched with fine-grained tannin, and every step of the way, it feels balanced and sure."
- Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points
"Loaded with typical dark berry characters, a generous sprinkling of spice and built on the beautifully sleek frame that signifies all the shiraz wines that come from this special place."
- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian Magazine)

93 points
"There's lovely purity and drive, with a core of blue fruits, spice and firm, layered tannins. A lovely example of cooler climate shiraz. Pure and poised."
- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)

93 points - "If you're drinking this, you're drinking well. It has the spiced cherry-and-mint profile so typical of the region down pat; it rips black pepper notes out of juicy, jubey fruit; it's etched with fine-grained tannin, and every step of the way, it feels balanced and sure." - Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points - "A summary of the Langi style in an accessible form. Loaded with typical dark berry characters, a generous sprinkling of spice and built on the beautifully sleek frame that signifies all the shiraz wines that come from this special place. The wine to drink now while the other two rest in the cellar." - Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian Magazine)

93 points - "Youthful and dark red in the glass. Lifted and heady aromas of Asian spice, white pepper, blueberry, sarsaparilla, boysenberry and ferrous earth. There's lovely purity and drive, with a core of blue fruits, spice and firm, layered tannins. A lovely example of cooler climate shiraz. Pure and poised." - Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)

92 points - "Despite some challenges in the second half of vintage, the wine has turned out mighty well. It’s medium-bodied and elegantly structured with a lively mix of blackberry and spicy dark plum. On the palate, you find rich dark plum characters and a light touch of chocolate. The slightly chalky tannins and well-managed oak provide the framework to support further cellaring." - Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)

Sourced from a selection of blocks across the historic Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard situated in the Grampians region of Victoria, where the combination of Langi’s cool climates, old vines and granite sands produce Shiraz with great intensity, purity and finesse.

Varietal
Shiraz (100%)

Vintage
2022

Region
Grampians, Victoria

Conditions
2021 was another relatively mild year in terms of temperatures. Yields were back up above average, and quality was good. However, ripening was drawn out, which has given us loads of spice and a full basket of fruit flavours. Our Shiraz is showing great spice, elegant tannins, and firm acid drive.

Colour
Bright medium garnet.

Nose
Red and black cherries, ripe raspberry, boysenberry, and a lick of baking spice.

Palate
Morello cherry, blackberries, and raspberries along with a mix of cloves, cardamom, and white pepper. Fine tannins and an understated length provided by a delicate acid line.

Alcohol
14.50%

Bottle Size
750ml

pH
3.57

Winemaking Notes
100% whole berry ferments in both small open and large open-top concrete fermenters. A mixture of plunging and pump-overs during an average of two weeks on skins. Natural yeasts were used and once fermentation was complete, the wines were pressed to tank to settle overnight and then transferred to barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. 14-month barrel maturation in French barriques, approximately 30% new.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Wine Pilot
The Real Review
Critic Score 93
92
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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