Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond 20 years.
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Slow-roasted rosemary lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
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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.
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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.