Grey Label Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, or rich beef stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Grey Label tier from Wolf Blass, first introduced in 1975, represents a landmark in the winery's history, focusing on showcasing the unique terroir of specific South Australian regions. The Grey Label Shiraz is traditionally sourced from the premium, warm-climate vineyards of McLaren Vale, where the proximity to the Gulf St Vincent tempers the heat, allowing the grapes to develop intense, concentrated flavors while retaining balanced acidity. This wine is celebrated for its plush, full-bodied profile, characterized by rich dark plum, blackberry, and dark chocolate notes, seamlessly integrated with spicy oak nuances from maturation in a combination of French and American oak barrels. It stands as a testament to Wolf Blass's mastery of blending and oak maturation, offering a sophisticated expression of McLaren Vale's distinctive maritime-influenced terroir.
🍾 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)
14.0% - 14.5%