Once a derelict winery within an abandoned village of a bygone era, Langmeil was lovingly resurrected by three Barossa families in 1996. To this day, one of the families, the Lindners, maintains custodianship of the proprety’s historic sites, which in combination with the beautiful gardens makes a visit to the oldest shiraz vineyard a must-see for all wine enthusiasts.

Langmeil uses both new- and old-world equipment to capture the characteristics of each variety, while protecting the subtleties of its vineyards. Open fermenters and basket presses are used to create its premium red wines. Langmeil ‘The Freedom’ 1843 Shiraz is a consummate example of the winery’s ability to blend traditional resources with dynamic and modern winemaking techniques.

Accumulating a legion of accolades and awards both locally and abroad, Langmeil’s approach to winemaking has led to its recognition as one of Australia’s best producers of premium wine.

Taking its name from the second settlement of German emigrants to the Barossa Valley, the family-owned and -operated winery acknowledges the importance and influence of its long history by purposefully integrating it with modern ideologies.

For those wishing to fully immerse themselves in the history of Langmeil, ‘The Freedom Experience’ is an intimate tour for up to eight people that will take you on a journey through yesteryear to the present day. Starting with a guided tour of the village, you’ll then be able to pay homage to what are believed to be the world’s oldest surviving shiraz vines that were planted by the original founder Christian Auricht in 1843. This is then followed by a tasting of some of the vineyard’s limited wines in the Freedom Cellar.

Located beneath the original cobbler’s shop that was built in 1884, the recently restored Freedom Cellar is a highlight for those who would like to gain intimate insight into old winemaking practices. A long-standing James Halliday 5-star-rated winery, the award-winning cellar door bears the Barossa Trust Mark and has won multiple South Australian Tourism awards.