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96
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2012
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"A sentimental return to mark Wolf Blass's 80th birthday after being discontinued after '01; a blend from McLaren Vale (58%), Langhorne Creek (22%) and the Barossa Valley (20%), matured in new French (95%) and American oak. It's clear top quality parcels of fruit have been used, for it has tremendous drive and persistence to its black fruits; tannins and oak are mere adjuncts."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
The wine came to be known as Brown Label 'Classic Shiraz', evolving into the finest Shiraz blend of the vintage, with fruit selected from the year's three most outstanding regions. Today, Brown Label has proudly been reinstated to the Wolf Blass collection. This is a truely synergistic Shiraz, bringing together the rich opulent fruit of McLaren Vale, the fragrance and finesse of Langhorne Creek and the depth, tannin structure and length of the Barossa Valley.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity