Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond 20 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted rosemary lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz holds a legendary place in Australian winemaking history as the very first wine released under the Wolf Blass label in 1967. Sourced predominantly from the historic, low-yielding vineyards of Langhorne Creek in South Australia, this wine showcases the unique maritime influence of the 'Lake Doctor' breeze, which cools the vines and allows for slow, even ripening. The blend of structured, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with plush, rich Shiraz creates a seamless harmony. Traditionally matured in a combination of French and American oak, it represents the quintessential Australian blend, offering intense dark fruit characters, subtle mint, and refined, velvety tannins.
🍾 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)
14.5%