End of an era Lindemans Hunter Valley Shiraz
In the 1950s, 60s, 70s and beyond, Lindeman’s Hunter Valley had the reputation of being a nursery for Australian winemaking talent. The legendary Karl Stockhausen made Hunter Valley Burgundy (when we called it such) or Shiraz that captured the essence of the region. More
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
New Bordeaux - Château Séraphine
Since his first adventure in Bordeaux as a young stagiaire (apprentice) 40 years ago, Andrew Caillard Master of Wine has been a regular visitor to Bordeaux. Château Séraphine is the newest Pomerol estate on the block. Comprising a 2.2-hectare parcel of vines, purchased in 2017 by Martin Krajewski, it is a vision splendide albeit in a Lilliputian way. More
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Week in Review 30-03-19
This week is all about our incredible stocktake offers (Ritme, Haselgrove, Kaesler, Noon), an unmissable confidential & special whisky releases from Diageo (Caol Ila, Oban, Inchgower). More
Saturday, March 30, 2019
2015 Tom Cullity with Virginia Willcock
Since 2006, Virginia Willcock has helmed the winemaking program of pioneering Margaret River winery Vasse Felix. A much-celebrated figure in the industry Willcock’s deep connection to the region she has tended for close to 30 years shines through in all of her wines. None more so than Vasse Felix’ flagship red, Tom Cullity. More
Friday, March 29, 2019
Week in Review 23-03-19
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti bottles never last long at Langton’s HQ. At the time of writing, we've got just TWO museum DRC vintages available for immediate purchase. No bidding wars, just a few clicks and a 2001 La Tâche or 2001 Romanée-Saint-Vivant could be on their way to you. Run, don't walk. More
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Discover Misha's Vineyard
This New Zealand winery is creating exquisite Central Otago wines with a ‘no compromise’ approach. Introducing Misha’s Vineyard, now available exclusively through Langton’s. More
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Bassermann-Jordan Grand Cru dry German Riesling
From the vineyards in the Pfalz region, Bassermann-Jordan produces Grand Cru dry German Riesling of the highest quality. The best wines in Germany under the VDP system of classification are known simply as GGs or Grosses Gëwachs (Great Growths). More
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Week in Review 16-03-19
It’s been called the Grange of Cabernet. Since the very first Langton’s Classification, Penfolds Bin 707 has been a Langton’s Classified Exceptional wine - we’ve got 10 magnums available now. The 2015 is a 96 pointerAlso this week: access rare Henschke (including a bonus bottle), enjoy a Langton’s exclusive Central Otago Pinot from Misha's Vineyard and secure 97-point Yangarra Grenache. More
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Week in Review 09-03-19
This week we’ve looked at some very interesting wines both old and new. Our 2009 museum selection of wines that have been ageing, developing and evolving for the last decade. We’ve borne the burden of patience so you can have the rewards. We also released a six-bottle collezione of Langhe rossi. These reds are another reason to love the Langhe as if you need one. We also marked International Women’s Day with five conversations with leading women and continued our countdown to Bordeaux 2018 En Primeur. More
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Women in Wine - Alison Eisermann MW
Alison Eisermann is a Master of Wine (MW), a winemaker, a wine show judge and the Australian Ambassador to the International Wine Challenge. As a wine educator with the Sydney Academy of Wine, Alison lectures Diploma students for WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust). She is also one of Australia 24 Masters of Wine and part of that growing group of female MWs. We spoke to Alison about resilience, what it takes to achieve those MW letters and unravelling the personality of wine. More
Friday, March 8, 2019
Women in Wine - Tamara Grischy
Tamara Grischy is the Head of Auctions for Langton’s. Last year, Tamara received the Woman of Inspiration award at the Australian Women in Wine Awards 2018. Recently, Tamara has also presided over the latest release (the seventh edition) of Langton's Classification of Australian Wine while breaking price and volume records at auction More
Friday, March 8, 2019
Thoughts on 2018 Bordeaux - Andrew Caillard MW
The forthcoming Bordeaux Primeurs campaign promises to offer many fine and exceptional wines. As usual Langton’s will be attending the tastings and assessing the 2018 vintage. As a regular visitor to Bordeaux, I am both excited and daunted at the prospect of tasting hundreds of young 2018s from many of the great Châteaux of the region. More
Friday, March 8, 2019
Frogs in Riesling: Leeuwin Art Series
Frogs in Riesling. How John Olsen created four labels for one wine. ‘Art Series’ means what it says. Since 1980 the labels of all Leeuwin Estate’s flagship wines have featured specially commissioned artworks. More
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Women in Wine - Bridget Raffal
Bridget Raffal is Head Sommelier at Sixpenny, one of Sydney’s (if not Australia’s) must-do dining experiences. The menu (which you’ll see only when you’ve finished) takes local produce to another level via contemporary techniques presented with service that approaches choreography. Sporting three-hats and a steady stream of awards, Sixpenny’s ambition in food is mirrored by Bridget’s in the wine list. More
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Women in Wine - Kaaren Palmer
Kaaren Palmer is one of Australia’s leading authorities on Champagne. A collector, educator and award-winning author, Kaaren is also a Dame-Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. More
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
