2022 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz

Opulent and velvety with a long seductive finish.

Orphan Bank is testament to Langmeil’s commitment to preserving old and rare Barossa vineyards. Ten rows of Shiraz planted pre-1860 were saved from the developer’s bulldozer and replanted alongside the original Langmeil vineyard on the banks of the North Para River. Matured for 25 months in French oak hogsheads (44% new), fruit for the Orphan Bank is sourced from a variety of Barossa sub districts with the vines having an average age of 83 years.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. Dark plum, liquorice and ripe blackberry scents waft through the olfactory senses complimented by vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Plush and rich, the full bodied palate is a concentrate of dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and dark chocolate fruits. Spicy vanillin oak, mocha and earth elements ensue. Opulent and velvety it possesses silky smooth tannins and a long seductive finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
I'm liking the recent releases of the Orphan Bank. They are less percussive ... crunchier and juicier in their fruit profile. Still with classic plummy, black-fruited goodness with layers of spice and an earthy resonance that could be nothing else but Barossan. The tannin architecture is fine and sandy, its acidity bright and fresh and the oak nestles into the fruit nicely with a slow fade. Drink by 2038.
94 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

Brooding aromas of blackberry compote, blood plums, baking spices and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and a creamy, powerful mouthfeel. A very bold yet refined old-school shiraz. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com