The twin to our Langhorne Creek Grey, and what a terrific pair they make. The straight Shiraz is from McLaren Vale and, in a fine vintage like 2018, this wine drinks well above its price. It is cracking value. The supple texture and lovely soft plushness here is a joy. Concentrated, sure, but gentle as well and lovely length too. It also offers the usual quality oak treatment one expects with any top of the line Blass wine with flavours of dark chocolate, mulberries, cloves, black cherries and more. Quite how Blass manage to walk the tightrope of full flavours and serious oak yet offer wines which seem so fresh and even elegant remains a mystery. Plenty of tannin but so soft as to be almost invisible. It has a good decade ahead – what is not to love?
Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
- 95 points
- Bottle price: $45
- Drink: 2020 - 2032
Share
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on email
Pilot
Date
Wines You Might Also Like
Barossa Boy Little Tacker Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018
As I pour the wine it immediately offers up sun-warmed yellow-fleshed plums. There’s Sarsaparilla - if you grew up…
Whicher Ridge Elevation Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A couple of interesting points to this wine. While the 2016 Elevation was 100% cabernet, the 2018 is blended…
Shaw Wines Isabella Reserve Riesling 2021
Lifted jasmine, cala lilies with hints of lime pith and small tangy orchard apples. On the palate the floral notes…
Credaro Margaret River Kinship Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
First, a story. In the 1920s, Italian immigrants Cesare and Olympio Credaro made their way to Margaret River and…
Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz 2018
The G.A.M Shiraz is regularly one of my favourites from the Mitolo range thanks to its core of typically…
Juniper Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay 2019
This is part of a new Juniper range with the fruit sourced from Karridale at the Higher Plane vineyard…
Robert Oatley Signature Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2018
The range of styles in the chardonnay world can bring many undone, from crisp, crunchy and almost flavourless to…
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
From Coonawarra, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, McLaren Vale and the Barossa. 12 months in French (27% new) and American (8% new)…
Company Wine Beechworth Nebbiolo 2017
The key to great Nebbiolo is perfume and it is something that many local versions lack. Yes they have…
O'Leary Walker Seasonal Release Cabernet Shiraz 2020
The Australian classic Cabernet Shiraz is making a comeback and this is a welcome addition to the range from…
Bromley Bellarine Pinot Noir 2017
A small amount of the fruit here had undergone carbonic maceration and it shows itself very deftly on the…
High Garden Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
I've got a little secret to tell - I am not always a big fan of Central Otago Pinot…
NV Veuve Monsigny 'Premier Cru' Brut NV
Premier Cru Champagne at $30? ALDI have done a great job here with this bargain. Produced by Charles Mignon…
Schubert Estate Goose-yard Block Shiraz 2015
The first wine released by Schubert Estate was their 2000 Goose-Yard Block Shiraz, and there has been a parade…
Bream Creek Reserve Riesling 2018
Two of my favourite things, Tasmania and Riesling. I thoroughly enjoyed tasting this wine, which was flavoursome and mouthfilling.…
Westward Whiskey Oregon Stout Cask Finish
The first permanent extension to the Westward Whiskey range – Westward Oregon Stout Cask Finish – has recently become…
Silverstream Wines Pinot Noir 2018
It has taken a little bit of time but Western Australia's Great Southern is now a region to watch…
Hewitson 1853 Barrel 2018
This is a best of the best if you like. It’s an equal blend of the best barrel of…
Chateau Tanunda The Everest Old Vine Grenache 2018
The team at Chateau Tanunda have thrown everything at this wine and made what is clearly a house style…
Seppeltsfield The Northing Shiraz 2019
A beautiful wine from the northern Barossa Marananga subregion which contributes to its power and concentrated intensity. It’s a…
Spring Vale Salute Sparkling 2018
Tasmania is leading the charge when it comes to sparkling wines with both the biggest and boutique wineries now…
Marchesi di Gresy Camp Gros Martinenga Riserva Barbaresco 2015
The first glimpses of mahogany appear at this stage, suggesting an initial step to revealing its future extraordinary complexities.…
Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This was a super vintage in the Barossa and the fruit was sourced from vineyards across the regionincluding the…
Robert Oatley Signature Series G19 Grenache 2019
McLaren Vale provenance in the modern Grenache game has big pulling power, here from the southern end of the…
Brown Brothers Patricia Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut 2013
High altitude, Whitlands Plateau, methode traditionelle sparkling with an impressive pedigree. Crystal clarity with pale blonde tones developing after…
Pikes Wines Riesling Traditionale 2021
Winemakers around South Australia cheered when the 2021 vintage came along after the challenges of 2020, with the Clare…
Fratelli Barale Barbera d’Alba “Castle” 2020
Barbera from blue marine soils right next to the prized Cannubi Cru of Barolo village. Despite its distinguished origin,…
After Five Wine Co. Single Vineyard Serata 2018
Blue, black and red fruit. The whole kitchen sink. A little funk from that Montepulciano this is an amalgamation…
Oliver’s Taranga Fiano 2021
Thank goodness Fiano – rhymes with piano – is easy to pronounce, otherwise we might have missed out on…
Whicher Ridge Long Road Frankland River Shiraz 2017
The brooding power of Frankland River shiraz is the first thing that you notice in this wine - powerful…
