Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
Wolf Blass
Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
Wolf Blass
Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
Overview
Overview
The distinguished Medlands Vineyard lies within an exceptional pocket of ground at Dorrien on the central north Barossa Valley floor, a site long renowned for growing outstanding Shiraz. Gently sloping towards the North Para River, the microclimate benefits from cooling breezes flowing down-river from the foothills and enjoys optimum sunlight, low rainfall and low humidity.
The vineyard is comprised of ancient soils ranging from loamy sands over light clays to sandy loams over medium clays, laid down 5 million years ago when an uplift of the Eastern ranges and a sinking of the valley floor caused the central valley to fill with sediments. This unique terroir results in Shiraz of purity, elegance, tight structure and flawless balance.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2040 |
| Winemaker | Steven Frost |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 97 Points | James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2023 |
| 96 Points | Ray Jordan |
| 96 Points | Jeni Port |
| 96 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| 94+ Points | Mike Bennie |
| Gold | 2021 Royal Hobart Wine Show |
| Silver | 2022 Hobart Wine Show |
| Silver | 2022 Barossa Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2022 International Wine and Spirit Competition |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Characteristic lifted fruit aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and dark plum unmistakably express the Medlands Vineyard terroir, with underlying savoury notes of bittersweet chocolate, freshly ground coffee and warm, fragrant oak spice adding intricate layers of complexity.
Flavours and Palate
Complex and opulent, with the fine,
layered structure, elegance and
finesse we have come to expect of
the Medlands Vineyard. The palate is
laden with pure, rich, dark berry
flavours, given tight focus with fine,
spicy French oak. A sleek, silky
texture, definitive tannin line, and
lingering finish give rise to a wine of
grace, stature and presence.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
The 2018 growing season at Medlands began with
above average rainfall that filled soil profiles. Spring
and summer were dry, with temperatures slightly
above average. Early lignification and flavour
development allowed for picking at optimum flavour
ripeness, without excessive sugar. Harvest was
relatively early, with reds showing excellent varietal
expression, plush palates and fine tannin structure.
Steven Frost - Winemaker
Steve grew up in his family's restaurant business in the Yarra Valley where, at an early age, his interest in food and wine was cultivated.
Though it wasn't his first career, growing and making wine was always Steve's passion, with most weekends spent working part-time in vineyards and making wines with friends.
Steve started working in the wine industry full-time in 1999, the same year he started a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) at Charles Sturt University. Drawn to work in the Barossa in 2005, he's been making Wolf Blass reds since 2008. The winery's expansive vineyard resources, modern and traditional winemaking techniques, and careful approach to blending proved just as irresistible then as they do now.