The Old Block at Langi, home to the iconic Langi Shiraz, was planted to the Swiss clone Shiraz taken from the 140 year old Nursery Block in Great Western. This unique clone of shiraz is perfectly matched with the cool climate of the Grampians, producing spicy pepper characteristics for which Mount Langi Ghiran has become renowned. The clone arrived in Australia with Swiss immigrants venturing to Western Victoria in search of gold. This clone is unique in that is predates phyloxera in the Rhone and forms some of the oldest Shiraz clonal material anywhere in the world. In 1981, cuttings taken from the old block are now the backbone for the Cliff Edge Shiraz, warmly referred to as the 'Baby Langi'. Langi now has 80 hectares under vine, primarily red grapes, the dominant variety of course being Shiraz. While 80% of the production is Shiraz, other varieties planted at the estate include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and the white varieties: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.