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Red Label Shiraz 2018

Red Label Shiraz 2018

Red Label Shiraz 2018

Overview

Overview

Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz is a bright, fresh red wine with aromas of red cherry, plum, and hints of spice. The palate is smooth, approachable and well balanced, showcasing juicy berry fruits, with lingering flavours and a soft, plush finish.
Varietal Shiraz
Vintage 2018
Country Australia
Region South East Australia
Volume 750 mL
Closure Screw Cap
Alc/Vol 13.5%
Winemaker Clare Dry

Food Pairing

Food Pairing

Beef
Pizza

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

Bright red cherry and plum aromas with a touch of subtle spic

Flavours and Palate

Medium weight with a well - balanced palate showcasing juicy berry fruits. Smooth and approachable, with a soft, plush finish

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Excellent conditions throughout the growing season began with average winter rainfall, and a drier spring. Very hot January weather was tempered with good water management, with balanced canopies providing shade and assisting optimum ripening. Warm, dry conditions continued through harvest, promoting good flavour profiles and colour development

Clare Dry - Winemaker

During her teens, Clare's interest in horticulture led to work experience at a winery on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula where she grew up. It took just two days of work experience for her to know she wanted a career in the wine industry. After high school, Clare enrolled in a Bachelor of Oenology (Wine Science) at Adelaide University and then, with a thirst for more practical knowledge before recommencing study, took a gap year to work on a vintage on the Mornington Peninsula, and a second in the Pfalz region of Germany.

Since her graduation in 2007, Clare has been a key member of the Wolf Blass team and works alongside her colleagues to ensure the guiding principles behind each wine are met.

Clare has a strong interest in cool climate wines and is particularly fond of the Adelaide Hills, where she spends a lot of time in vineyards during vintage assessing grapes for harvest, especially Pinot Noir.