Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2020
Wolf Blass
Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2020
Wolf Blass
Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2020
Overview
Overview
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.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Langhorne Creek |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2027 |
| Winemaker | Marie Clay |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Silver | Brisbane Wine Show |
| Silver | Langhorne Creek Wine Show |
| Silver | 2022 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
| Silver | 2022 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards |
| Bronze | 2022 Hobart Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2022 Perth Wine Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A lifted nose with a rich, dark fruit profile of black cherry and cassis, subtle mineral notes, warm spice and savoury oak
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
McLaren Vale, South Australia
McLaren Vale lies nestled between the Mt Lofty Ranges and the rolling white sand beaches of Gulf St Vincent. With its warm Mediterranean climate, relaxed coastal ambience and superb local produce, McLaren Vale is a melting pot of food, wine and the arts: the ultimate epicurean destination. The region is renowned for its soft and velvety Shiraz, with pronounced berry, spice and chocolate flavours.
Rainfall in winter and spring was well below average, with dry conditions continuing until a late January downpour. Spring frosts and late November heat impacted yields and reduced berry size. December and January were dry and hot, however February was cool, helping maintain natural acidity and giving rise to bright fruit flavours. Small berries resulted in great colour and structure in reds.
Marie Clay - Winemaker
Wolf Blass winemaker Marie Clay discovered wine through her Dad's stellar collection of South Australian reds. Like all good fathers, he stocked up on the birth year of his two daughters. In Marie's case, that just happened to be a lovely bottle of 1979 Wolf Blass Black Label, which was cracked at her 21st birthday.
After graduating in 2000 from the University of Adelaide with first Class honours in Oenology, Marie received the Southcorp wine scholarship. This allowed her to travel and work with the company’s best winemakers across the Australian wine regions of Coonawarra, Barossa, Sunraysia and Great Western. Following these experiences, Marie worked with Lindeman’s for 4 years at both their NSW and Victorian wineries, overseeing white wine production.
In December 2006 Marie joined the Wolf Blass winemaking team in the Barossa, where she relished the opportunity to work with premium red wines from vineyard to bottle. She loves working in a modern winery that allows the fruit's potential to be realised. Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale, the heartland regions of the Grey Label range, are particularly close to her heart.