The Long Mile Blog
Wine | Can it make you smarter?
In our modern age, we value speed and efficiency greatly; however, there is something to be said about slowing down.
Continue »Langmeil | Accommodation guide
Our local guide to the best accommodation in the Barossa Valley. Whether it’s luxury, boutique, or more well-known places to stay, this guide will have you covered.
Continue »Langmeil | Our story
It's often quoted that the past informs the present. The earliest European settlement of South Australia informs the history of the Barossa Valley, which in turn informs the story of Langmeil. So let's start at the very beginning...
Continue »Grenache | Why we love it so much
Grenache - its importance to the Australian wine industry. A workhorse in Australia's fortified wine industry, Grenache has flourished in our soils since the 1840s.
Continue »What the Heck is Hock? It's a live wire!
While the origins of the cocktail are a little sketchy, all indications are that Hock, Lime & Lemon was an Australian creation to suit our climate. 'For a satisfying summer drink, half fill a pint glass with Continue »Terrior | Reading the lay of the land
As with all challenges in life, keen observation of subtle nuances can mean the difference between good and great.
Continue »Scyras, Shiraz, or Scyraz? Syrah even
The wines of the Northern Rhône and the Cornas, Côte Rotie and Hermitage appellations, in particular, established Shiraz's reputation. In 1832, it arrived in Australia as part of the Busby Collection
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