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. We called these ten rows the ?Orphans?, but after 150 years they have a new home.

"Dense, almost opaque core into a deep ruby rim. Blueberry preserve, rope liquorice and cola spices lift from the glass. A big palate of dark berry fruit that has ample oak spices added to it. Great length and the drive of fruit intensity is well focused by the sandy tannins.