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Wine Description
The Story
YELLOW LABEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON SOURCES FRUIT FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S FINEST CABERNET REGIONS WITH THE AIM TO CAPTURE THE VARIETY'S REGAL STRUCTURE, TEXTURE AND VARIETAL FRUIT FLAVOURS.
Wolf Blass Wines, established in 1966, has grown from a humble tin shed to become one of the world's most successful and awarded wineries. Today, Wolf Blass wines are exported to more than 50 countries and are recognised internationally as icons of modern winemaking. The essence of Wolf Blass wines is exemplified through the passion of its custodians, past and present as they continuously strive to produce wines of quality, character and consistency.
Wine Information
VINEYARD REGION
South Australia
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2016 growing season was very dry, with significantly lower than average rainfall. A warm October advanced the season, resulting in early flowering, veraison and ultimately harvest. Despite this, mild February and March temperatures ensured length of ripening was normal, with adequate time for fruit to develop.
GRAPE VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
MATURATION
18% was matured with oak for up to 3 months, adding texture and complexity to produce a balanced, integrated wine.
WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 13.5% Acidity: 6.5 g/L pH: 3.61
PEAK DRINKING
Best enjoyed while young and fresh, or will gain further complexity with careful short term cellaring.
FOOD MATCH
Great with chargrilled steak with fat chips and garlic aioli or beef Stroganoff.
COLOUR
Deep red with a purple hue.
NOSE
Notes of plum, blackberry and cassis fruit with an undertone of leafy varietal character.
PALATE
Dark plum and blackcurrant fruit melds nicely with the subtle, integrated oak, creating a palate with rich flavours and a long structure. A hint of leafy Cabernet character adds freshness to the palate and the savoury oak gives a long finish.