Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roast leg of lamb, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a cornerstone of Australian winemaking history, first introduced in 1966 by the charismatic German immigrant Wolfgang Blass. Seeking to revolutionize the Australian wine landscape, Blass championed a style of wine that was approachable, soft, and ready to drink upon release, contrasting the highly tannic reds of the era. Sourced from selected vineyards across South Australia's premier regions, including Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale, this wine benefits from warm, sunny days and cooling maritime breezes that foster optimal ripening. It is traditionally fermented in stainless steel before undergoing maturation with a combination of French and American oak, resulting in a smooth, fruit-forward profile with subtle oak complexity and a touch of spice.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%