Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2018

One of Australia’s most famous wines thanks to the promotional activities of one Wolfgang Blass, after he triumphed with the Jimmy Watson Trophy in the 70s. This is one of the smoothest and sleekest of any of these. That contribution from Langhorne Creek is an essential part of the wine. Blackberry and blackcurrant notes with a dark chocolate and coffee grinds character pervade. The palate is sublime with the concentrated fruit flavours supported with chalky tannins and some nicely weighted oak. It was a super year and this is a wonderful expression of the vintage.