Sapphire Label St John's Ebenezer Road Shiraz 2018
Wolf Blass
Sapphire Label St John's Ebenezer Road Shiraz 2018
Wolf Blass
Sapphire Label St John's Ebenezer Road Shiraz 2018
Overview
Overview
St John’s Shiraz, named for the local parish church, was sourced from the remarkable Mickans and Schutz vineyards at the eastern end of Ebenezer Road in the Barossa Valley’s north. The vineyards lie on flat to gently undulating terrain at an elevation of around 280m, with unique soils comprising Barossa ironstone, red clays and dry alluvial sands deposited up to 50 million years ago. At the far north of the valley, the climate is more continental, with the region’s warmest daytime temperatures and lowest rainfall and humidity. The area also experiences some of the coolest nights, leading to longer, slower, later ripening, allowing flavours to fully develop. Growing in this unique terroir, Shiraz tends towards small berries with tough, dark skins, producing concentration and depth, opulent, fleshy fruit and full, ripe tannins
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy now - 2033+ |
| Winemaker | The Wolf Blass Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| The Greenock Trophy for The Best Shiraz & Gold | 2022 Barossa Wine Show |
| Top Gold | 2022 Barossa Wine Show |
| Gold | 2023 Barossa Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2023 International Wine Challenge, London |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A sumptuous, multifaceted nose of dark red berries, cassis and prunes with complex notes of charcuterie, mocha, panforte, chicory root, chinotto and black olive.
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.
Vintage Conditions
The growing season began with above average rainfall that filled soil profiles, however spring and summer were dry, with temperatures slightly above average. Early lignification and flavour development allowed for picking at optimum flavour, without excessive sugar. Harvest was relatively early, with reds showing excellent varietal expression, plush palates and fine tannin structure.
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.