Description
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians region of Victoria Mount Langi Ghiran is undoubtably one of Australia’s greatest shiraz producers and consistently rated 5 Red Stars by James Halliday. Mount Langi Ghiran is one of the most isolated and unique vineyards in Australia. The cool climate, granite soils and historic vines combine to produce wines of distinction.
About this wine from the winemakers: “Mount Langi Ghiran is a pioneer of cool climate winemaking renowned for producing fragrant, spicy wine with elegance and character. Named after the creek that runs nearby our property, the Billi Billi Rose is a dry and delicately fresh wine with subtly spiced aromas.
“Sangiovese (75%) & Shiraz (25%) from Mount Langi Ghiran Hollows and Estate vineyards, average vine age of 25+ years. Whole bunches pressed together to tank and fermented cool to retain freshness.
“2022 delivered an almost perfect growing season, however, post veraison, the weather was rarely on our side with a significant lack of the sunshine. Humidity, bird pressure and limited spells of dry weather made it a tougher than usual vintage. The quality of the fruit of our whites was a bit mixed, with some fruit bearing scars from the hail we had in November. The ever-present disease pressure also forced our hand when it came to picking, but overall, we’re pleased the resulting quality of the wine. Our reds also struggled to ripen in the cool conditions, and so we delayed our picking – ultimately picking everything almost two weeks later that usual. What this means in the wines however, in addition to bright berry flavours, is spice – and plenty of it!
92 points, Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot “The season was just about perfect for this style. It’s from Sangiovese, which always works so well for rosé. Greets with a mix of raspberry and cherry, the palate is dry as chips, but the texture gives it a sense of richness albeit on a light body. Excellent modern style of rosé.”
90 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front “A dry, savoury style, pale crimson in colour with a slight copper tinge. Expressive aromatics lead to a direct, mouth-watering, refreshing palate, all pomegranate, citrus, fragrant herbs and cherry. It’s fairly slight but it uses dryness to its keen advantage.”
RRP $23 Our Special Price $17.50 when you buy 6 or more
