- 93 points -
August 2020Matured in French oak (15% new) for 19 months. Only in a cool vintage such as this does the Barossa Valley provide varietal flavours as crisp and clear as those of this wine.
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LANGMEIL
Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon
2017
- Vegan
Country
Australia
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
South Australia
Subregion
Barossa
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon
100 %
Colour
Red
Producer's website
About this winery
Chief Winemaker Paul Lindner aims to produce world class wines using Langmeil's own individual style while taking advantage of the distinctive hallmarks of the Barossa. Langmeil ensures that all vineyard sources offer variety as well as the highest quality. Techniques and Philosophies Paul has a passion for utilizing old world and new world technology, minimal handling and filtration techniques, to ensure the full potential of the fruit is captured, resulting in fruit driven wines with subtle...
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Product notes
The Barossa experienced a wetter and cooler than average winter and spring with good soil moisture levels. The Spring saw perfect grape ripening weather with balanced sugars, colours and natural acidity. These conditions resulted in a later harvest, which allowed grapes to ripen more slowly and evenly with a gradual accumulation of sugars and flavours, The yields were around 20 - 30% higher than the five-year average.
Production notes
Aged nineteen months in 15% new French and 85% older French oak.
Tasting notes
Lifted blueberry, blackcurrant and black olive are evident on the nose, with lovely cedar and hints of liquorice and sweet spice adding to the complexity. Bright and rich berry fruits coat the palate and mingle with brambly spice, hints of black olive and liquorice. Full-bodied with velvety, fine tannins adding to the structure which flows through the long, fruity and spicy finish.
Press reviews
- 92 points -
December 2021Opaque violet. Expressive aromas of blackberry, cherry, tobacco and mocha on the smoke-accented nose. Fleshy and expansive in the mouth, offering primary black and blue fruit and bitter chocolate flavors and subtle licorice and cola notes that build in the glass. Becomes more lively with air and finishes long, spicy and precise, with fine-grained tannins lending gentle grip.
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- 91 points -
September 2020This is cabernet in the mulberry, raspberry and red-plum fruit zone with hints of leaves and mint. The palate has a very plush, richly flavored core of ripe mulberries and plums. Smooth, creamy tannins. Soft.
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- 91 points -
November 2022 (Vintage 2020)Lovely aromas of red and black currants, rose and ground cooking spice. Full-bodied with silky tannins and texture. Savory and a little meaty on the palate with good depth and intensity.
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- 90 points -
June 2019Ripe blackcurrants, some leafy notes and plenty of spiced chocolate, leading to a very rich and juicy palate that is made to drink now.
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- 90 points -
April 2023 (Vintage 2019)The 2019 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon is juicy and bright, with an uncomplicated array of red and purple fruits in the mouth. 2019 was a very warm (hot), dry vintage that suffered also from low yields. As a result, the wines en masse have a compacted, brooding nature, which this wine exudes. This is very good value for money and eloquently expresses of the Barossa terroir.
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