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Langmeil Winery

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Langmeil Winery is an Australian winery located in the Barossa Valley of South Australia, established in 1996. The property is notable for the Freedom Vineyard, a site containing Shiraz vines planted in 1843 by a German settler, which are among the oldest surviving Shiraz vines in the world. The winery focuses on single-vineyard and old-vine red wines, catering to enthusiasts of Australian premium wine.

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When was Langmeil Winery established in Australia?

Langmeil Winery was established in 1996 in Australia's renowned Barossa Valley wine region. The winery's roots, however, date back to the 1840s when its original German settler founders first planted vineyards on the property.

What makes the Freedom Vineyard at Langmeil Winery so historically special?

The Freedom Vineyard at Langmeil Winery is famous for containing Shiraz vines that were planted in 1843, making them some of the oldest continuously producing vines in the world. The grapes from these surviving, pre-phylloxera vines are used to create Langmeil's flagship "Freedom 1843 Shiraz."

Where is Langmeil Winery located?

Langmeil Winery is located in the Barossa Valley of South Australia, a region globally recognized for its premium Shiraz. The historic winery is situated in the town of Tanunda, an area central to the valley's winemaking heritage.

What type of grape does Langmeil Winery grow in its oldest vineyard?

The oldest vines farmed by Langmeil Winery, specifically those planted in 1843 in the Freedom Vineyard, are of the Shiraz variety. These century-old vines produce intensely flavored grapes that are central to the winery's premium Australian red wines.

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