Eaglehawk Shiraz
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of vintage release.
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Barbecued pork ribs, grilled beef burgers, roasted lamb shoulder
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The Eaglehawk range by Wolf Blass is named after the majestic bird of prey that has long been the symbol of this historic Australian winery, representing founder Wolfgang Blass's vision of flight, freedom, and quality. Sourced from selected vineyards across South Eastern Australia, this Shiraz is crafted to showcase the vibrant, fruit-forward style that made Australian wine famous globally. By blending fruit from diverse microclimates, the winemakers achieve a consistent, approachable profile year after year. The wine is typically matured with a touch of oak to complement its natural rich plum and spice characters, offering a smooth, velvety texture that pays homage to the classic Wolf Blass philosophy of soft, highly drinkable reds.
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Established in 1966 by German immigrant Wolfgang Blass in a humble tin shed in the Barossa Valley, Wolf Blass has grown to become one of Australia's most iconic and highly awarded wineries. Renowned for revolutionizing the Australian wine industry with its signature style of soft, rounded, and oak-matured wines, the estate is celebrated for its meticulous blending philosophy across South Australia's premium regions. Wolf Blass is particularly famous for its structured color-coded label system, ranging from the everyday Yellow Label to the prestigious, multi-award-winning Black Label Cabernet Shiraz and the single-vineyard Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Shiraz.