Mount Langi Ghiran ‘Langi’ Shiraz 2005
Grampian, Victoria, Australia $45.95 (56028)
Their flagship wine; it’s deep dark purple in the glass with aromas of toasty oak—French, ½ new, ½ one-year old—and dark berry fruit. Layers of flavours, rich and complex, include sweet ripe mulberry (15.5% alcohol), black currant and black Damson plum with hints of black pepper and savoury spice. It’s elegant, medium bodied, generously textured with a firm tannin structure. The finish is lengthy and perfectly balanced with generous cherry tang and zest. Drink 2010 to 2016. You’ll find this in the ‘Excellent’ category of the vaunted Langton’s Classification. This offers a world of value. Order by the case for daily home or office delivery from Kylix Wines 905-882-1999 or email \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (VH)
Parker Coonawarra Estate ‘Terra Rossa First Growth’ Cabernet Merlot 2005
Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia $69.00 (60236)
It’s rated ‘Outstanding’—just under Grange—in the premium Aussie-wine Langton’s Classification. This muscular blend—91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot—was aged 19 months in new French oak. It’s still tightly focused sporting grippy tannins along with generous fruit flavours—sweet cassis (14.7% alcohol) and tart pie cherry, There are dollops of moderating acidity plus a lengthy well-balanced finish. Drink 2014 to 2020. Order by the case for daily home or office delivery from Kylix Wines 905-882-1999 or email \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (VH)