Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz 2014

Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz was sourced from a region as unique as the character itbestows upon the wine. The vineyards of Langhorne Creek lie on deep, rich, alluvial soils along the banks of the Bremer River. Flooding of the river provides natural
irrigation while at the same time depositing silts and sediments that contribute to the unique soil qualities, impacting the resultant wine’s character and personality.

Individual vineyard batches were fermented in small open-top fermenters for 5 to 10 days. Plunging and gentle irrigation were used to work the cap and optimise flavour, colour and tannin extraction, providing for concentration and depth of fruit, while keeping tannins plush, hallmarks of the Grey Label style. Selected batches completed fermentation in barrel, contributing mid-palate texture, while others finished fermentation on skins, providing structural length and focus.

True to its McLaren Vale origins, the 2014 Blass Grey Label Shiraz is intensely flavoured, and commands attention with dark fruit, licorice, char and a touch of chocolate cake to begin. This continues on the palate with assertive blackberry, dark chocolate, coal dust, black pepper and aniseed flavours. Ideal to be enjoyed with char-grilled Beef or Lamb. The finish is long, fresh and refined with a long life ahead, leave them for 5 years (from vintage) and enjoy the journey.