Gold Label Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, rich beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The Wolf Blass Gold Label series is crafted to highlight the unique regional characteristics of South Australia's finest terroirs. For the Gold Label Shiraz, the focus is primarily on the legendary Barossa Valley, where ancient soils and a warm climate yield Shiraz of immense depth and character. Following the blending philosophy established by founder Wolfgang Blass in 1966, this wine is meticulously assembled and matured in seasoned French and American oak. The result is a classic representation of South Australian Shiraz, marrying rich dark plum and blackberry fruit flavors with notes of warm spice, dark chocolate, and plush, velvety tannins that reflect the region's historic winemaking heritage.
🍾 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
Shiraz
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%