Black Label
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 20+ years from vintage release, though it can reward even longer cellaring in exceptional vintages.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, prime rib of beef, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
First created in 1973 by the legendary Wolfgang Blass, the Black Label is the ultimate expression of the Wolf Blass blending philosophy. This iconic South Australian red blend made history by winning the prestigious Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy an unprecedented four times (for the 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1998 vintages), cementing its legendary status in Australian wine folklore. Crafted by sourcing the finest parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from premium regions such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Langhorne Creek, the wine is designed for power, complexity, and seamless structure. Meticulous maturation in a combination of French and American oak results in a rich, plush, and multi-layered masterpiece that beautifully marries the structure of Cabernet with the rich, dark fruit of Shiraz.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1966 by German-born winemaker Wolfgang Blass, Wolf Blass began in a humble tin shed in South Australia's famed Barossa Valley and quickly grew into one of the nation's most celebrated and iconic wine estates. The winery established its global reputation through pioneering cross-regional blending techniques, consistently crafting fruit-forward, structured wines defined by supple tannins and careful oak maturation. Celebrated for an unprecedented four Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy wins, Wolf Blass produces an acclaimed color-coded portfolio highlighted by the flagship Black Label Cabernet Shiraz, alongside the single-vineyard Platinum Label and signature Gold and Yellow Label expressions.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14% - 14.5%