Sapphire Label Dorrien Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, with the potential to develop further complexity over two decades in a cellar.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, or rich venison stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Sapphire Label Dorrien Shiraz is a distinguished expression of Barossa craftsmanship, deeply rooted in the historic Dorrien sub-region of South Australia's Barossa Valley. Dorrien is not only home to the iconic Wolf Blass winery itself but is also celebrated for its rich, clay-loam soils that yield Shiraz of exceptional depth and concentration. This wine pays homage to that heritage, capturing the classic Barossa style of bold, plush dark fruit, warm spices, and velvety tannins. Matured carefully in a combination of French and American oak, it represents a harmonious balance of power and elegance, showcasing the meticulous blending and regional expression that Wolf Blass is famous for.
🍾 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%