Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 2018 750ml

An ultra-premium Barossa Shiraz of immense power, purity and signature Wolf Blass finesse.

Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 2018 represents the pinnacle of the estate’s winemaking, a flawlessly crafted, single vineyard Shiraz released only in outstanding vintages. The 2018 is monumental: deeply concentrated, impeccably structured and luxuriously polished. It’s a wine for serious collectors, offering world-class intensity and decades of ageing potential while still delivering the elegance Wolf Blass is renowned for.

Halliday Wine Companion - 97 Points 

Limited Release. Selectiv' harvested, open fermented, 5 separate parcels fermented and matured for 18 months in French oak (23% new), then assessed and blended, the hue vibrant. Any thought of blockbuster is instantly dismissed with the 1st taste. It is an elegant medium-bodied wine, albeit with a compelling blend of blackberry, spice and plum. The oak integrated, tannins perfectly pitched behind the fruit. Gold medals Barossa and Royal Adelaide Wine Shows ’20. James Halliday 

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dense blackberry, plum and black cherry with layers of dark chocolate, liquorice, cedar, baking spices and fine French oak.

• Palate: Full-bodied, powerful and tightly packed with black fruits, mocha, spice and mineral drive. The tannins are firm, velvety and beautifully integrated.

• Finish: Exceptionally long, commanding and refined with lingering dark fruit, graphite and premium oak spice.

Food Pairing / Serving Suggestions

Best with rich, flavour-intensive dishes such as wagyu ribeye, slow-roasted lamb, venison, truffle risotto or aged hard cheeses. Decant for 2–3 hours before serving at 16–18°C.

About the Winery / Region

Wolf Blass is one of Australia’s most decorated wineries, founded in 1966 and renowned for its mastery of premium red winemaking. Sourced from select Barossa sites, the Platinum Label is crafted with meticulous vineyard selection and precision oak handling. The Barossa Valley’s warm climate and ancient soils provide the foundation for producing some of the world’s most powerful, age-worthy Shiraz and Wolf Blass harnesses this pedigree at its absolute best.

Cellaring Potential

A superb long-term cellar wine. Enjoy now after extended decanting, or cellar confidently until 2045+ for full tertiary complexity and aromatic development.

Collector’s Note

Wolf Blass Platinum Label sits among Australia’s elite Shiraz icons, regularly receiving elite critic scores and strong international acclaim. The 2018 vintage is considered one of the finest modern releases and is highly sought after by collectors.

Details

• Winery: Wolf Blass

• Vintage: 2018

• Variety: Shiraz

• Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia

• Classification: Ultra-Premium Single-Vineyard Shiraz

• Certifications: Traditional & sustainable practices