Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, showing magnificent evolution with careful cellaring.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, prime ribeye steak, slow-braised beef cheeks
✨ Technical Specifications
The Platinum Label represents the absolute pinnacle of Wolf Blass's single-vineyard winemaking, sourced exclusively from the historic Medlands Vineyard in the heart of the Barossa Valley's floor. Established on soils that yield exceptionally concentrated and balanced fruit, this iconic Shiraz showcases the ultimate expression of terroir combined with meticulous craftsmanship. The wine is celebrated for its rich, plush texture, intense dark fruit profile, and seamless integration of premium French oak, representing a sophisticated departure from the traditional multi-regional blends that Wolf Blass pioneered. It stands as a testament to Wolfgang Blass's pursuit of excellence, capturing the unique microclimate and ancient soils of one of the Barossa's most prized vineyard sites.
🍾 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%-15%