Mount Langi Ghiran

Written By Angus Hughson

Mount Langi Ghiran

Andrew Caillard MW

Mount Langi Ghiran is one of Victoria’s emblematic wineries with a reputation for forging the State’s cool climate shiraz agenda. Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz stands out as one of Australia’s great shirazes with a reputation for its cellar-worthy style. The 2022 is an excellent example. In addition, 2022 Mast Shiraz and 2022 Talus Shiraz offer a variation on the cool-climate theme but possess presence and classicism. Considering the challenges of the growing season, these flagship wines transcend expectations and highlight meticulous handling and selection. The exemplary Cliff Edge releases are based on Mount Langi Ghiran estate vineyards and draw from well-established blocks. The 2022 Cliff Edge Riesling has a gentle viscosity and mineral line which makes it stand out. The 2024 Cliff Edge Shiraz is classical and generous while the 2021 Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot has evolved into a very complete and pleasing wine.

2025 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Riesling, Grampians - Victoria

Pale colour. Fresh lifted lemon curd, tonic water aromas with herb garden notes. Supple and creamy yet linear and minerally in structure with ample lemon curd, bitter lemon fruits, some chalky notes, lovely mid palate volume and underlying pure quartz-like acidity.  Drinking beautifully. Drink now – 2030 12.5% alc 94+ points

2021 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot, Grampians - Victoria

Medium deep crimson. Inky dark plum, cassis, roasted walnut, spicy aromas. Medium concentrated wine with fresh dark plum, blackcurrant fruits, fine loose knit grainy firm tannins, attractive mid-palate richness and underlying espresso, roasted walnut notes. Finishes peppery and long with a touch of star anise. Expansive and complete. Delicious to drink now but should hold for a while. Drink now – 2030 14.5% alc 92 points

2024 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz, Grampians - Victoria

Medium deep crimson. Expressive and aromatic dark berry, chinotto, leafy aromas with hints of capsicum. Smooth and generous with primary dark and red berry fruits on the palate with some marzipan, roasted almond notes. Underlying sinuous textures build up to a fine claret-like finish. Very good volume, definition and vigour. Lovely to drink but should hold up well. (To be released in June 2026). Drink now – 2032 14.5% alc 94 points

2022 Mount Langi Ghiran Mast Shiraz, Grampians – Victoria

Medium deep crimson. Classic pure black cherry, black pepper aromas with hints of dark chocolate. Well concentrated black cherry, hint elderberry fruits with black pepper notes, fine lacy/ chalky textures, very good mid-palate richness and underlying mineral nuances. Builds to a chocolaty finish with liquorice notes. Named after vigneron and founder Trevor Mast who contributed greatly to Australia’s cause in fine wine. Drink now – 2035 14.5% alc 95 points

2022 Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz, Grampians - Victoria

Deep crimson. Intense and atmospheric blackberry, dark chocolate, black olive aromas with graphite notes. Glossy and pure fruited with ample blackberry pastille fruits, espresso, dark chocolate flavours, chocolaty firm/ velvetine textures and underlying roasted chestnut notes. Grippy at the finish with a tannin plume. Elemental and powerful with lovely energy, density and flow. Drink 2028 – 2038+ 14.8% alc 95 points

2022 Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz Grampians - Victoria

Medium deep crimson. Intense blackberry, praline, roasted chestnut aromas with hints of pepper and spice. Inky deep and pure with ample blackberry pastille, cassis fruits, fine lacy/ al dente textures, superb mid-palate viscosity and underlying mocha, roasted chestnut/ marzipan notes. Finishes chocolaty firm with spice, peppery, aniseed notes. Lovely complexity, density and energy. Keep for a while to allow the wine to further develop and improve. A reference style. Drink 2028 – 2040 + 14.8% alc 96+ points

Angus Hughson
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