Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2023
Wolf Blass
Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2023
Wolf Blass
Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2023
Overview
Overview
Crafted from exceptional parcels, Grey Label bears the hallmark of the distinctive Wolf Blass style.
Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz exemplifies the distinction, elegance, and power of Langhorne Creek. Evolving since the very first blend in 1967, it remains constant in the quality, character and style that distinguishes Grey Label.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Langhorne Creek |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy now, also it will continue to build complexity with carefully cellaring. |
| Winemaker | The Wolf Blass Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Gold | 2025 Langhorne Creek Wine show |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A lifted nose with a rich, dark fruit profile of blackberry and black cherry, with subtle mineral notes, complex regional notes, warm spice and cedary oak.
Flavours and Palate
Medium to full bodied, the palate finishes with finely textured, elegant tannins, while displaying great length, finesse and fruit presence.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
Nestled among gum trees on an ancient flood plain between the Bremer and Angas rivers, Langhorne Creek is one of Australia’s best-kept viticultural secrets. Its deep, alluvial soils and the surprisingly cool influence of nearby Lake Alexandrina produce soft and fragrantly elegant reds with distinctive mintiness.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
It was a late, long, and tough vintage all round in 2023, but patience paid off and wines will shine from the Langhorne Creek 2023 vintage. The growing season began on a foundation of above-average winter rainfall during June and July 2022, with a small measure of flooding in a few locations on the natural floodplain vineyards. During flowering the October rainfall tripled its monthly average and November rainfall was higher again than average for this time of year in the region. A short flowering period was challenged by cold winds and rain during spring and some early flowering varieties were negatively impacted. Generally, fruit set was even but average to below-average in yield. The s fruit that was destined for harvest was taken in by mid to late April, and final loads moved out in the first week of May. Cooler conditions helped retain excellent natural acidity, varietal expression and very good colour.
Wolf Blass Team
The Wolf Blass team of winemakers share a similar working ethos – to boldly chase the pursuit of excellence, to uphold and represent Wolf Blass' proud history, and to create wine of exceptional quality.