Wine from the world’s oldest shiraz vineyard
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The Freedom Shiraz is not only a celebrated Barossa Valley wine, but also a piece of living history. Planted in 1843, the vineyard behind this wine is recognised as the oldest producing shiraz vineyard in the world.
In this special episode, principal wine writer Huon Hooke tastes Langmeil The Freedom 1843 Old Vine Shiraz and tells the remarkable story of how these vines survived and continue to thrive nearly two centuries later. Owned and cared for by Langmeil Winery, this vineyard has become a symbol of Barossa’s resilience and global reputation for world-class shiraz. The Freedom Shiraz represents more than just great wine: it’s a living treasure of Australian viticulture. Few vineyards anywhere in the world can claim such a direct line to the origins of winemaking in their region.
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