Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2018 rating-95

Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2018 rating-95VINEYARD REGION Barossa Valley Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale VINTAGE CONDITIONS The growing season began with above average rainfall that filled soil profiles, however spring and summer were dry, with temperatures slightly above average. Early lignification and flavour development allowed for picking at optimum flavour ripeness, without excessive sugar. Harvest was relatively early, with reds showing excellent varietal expression, plush palates and

cool ripening

cool-climate Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard in South-West Victoria’s Henty Region

but has the depth and complexity to age for many years to come

A burst of refreshing flavours explodes across the palate lead by white pepper

ColourCrimson garnet

It echoes the Rhone tradition of adding a small percentage of Viognier which adds aromatics and a softer texture to structural Shiraz

VINEYARD REGION Langhorne Creek | McLaren Vale | Barossa Valley

MATURATION Selected parcels were matured with oak

and complexity

NOSE The perfumed nose shows primary aromas of blueberries and blackberries overlayed with gunflint

The composite elements are united in solidarity

medium bodied palate