Wolf Blass
Black Label 34th Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec
South Australia, Australia
Initial aromas of oak, blackberry and black fruits in general. Quite sweet on the palate with the vanillin oak but pulled into Cabernet line with a leafy touch. After a while aromas of cedar and unburnt pipe tobacco. I remember in the early days Wolfgang Blass, the man, used to say “No Wood No Good”. Was his mantra and worked well for him with 3 Jimmy Watson Trophies until tasters developed more sophisticated tastes. Will drink the remaining couple of bottles in the next few years. Ended up having the next one (and 2nd last) 26 weeks later on 24th September 2023. Hadn’t changed much. It screams black currant and milk chocolate. Try and have the last one in 2026 when 20 years old. Still 93 points.
Initial aromas of oak, blackberry and black fruits in general. Quite sweet on the palate with the vanillin oak but pulled into Cabernet line with a leafy touch. After a while aromas of cedar and unburnt pipe tobacco. I remember in the early days Wolfgang Blass, the man, used to say “No Wood No Good”. Was his mantra and worked well for him with 3 Jimmy Watson Trophies until tasters developed more sophisticated tastes. Will drink the remaining couple of bottles in the next few years. Ended up having the next one (and 2nd last) 26 weeks later on 24th September 2023. Hadn’t changed much. It screams black currant and milk chocolate. Try and have the last one in 2026 when 20 years old. Still 93 points.
Mar 22nd, 2023Dark crimson in colour. Aromas of Mulberry, Cedar, Cassis/Black currant, and Cigar box. The aromatics of medium plus intensity. A beautiful Palate of M plus to profound intensity - full bodied. Smelling and tasting way younger than 15 years of age. This will go on for years more. Oak is resolving. After 5 hours an intoxicating gorgeous nose and a palate that is developing sweet notes. Mild tannins From a good vintage in South Australia.
Dark crimson in colour. Aromas of Mulberry, Cedar, Cassis/Black currant, and Cigar box. The aromatics of medium plus intensity. A beautiful Palate of M plus to profound intensity - full bodied. Smelling and tasting way younger than 15 years of age. This will go on for years more. Oak is resolving. After 5 hours an intoxicating gorgeous nose and a palate that is developing sweet notes. Mild tannins From a good vintage in South Australia.
Nov 26th, 2021First time tried this Wolf Blass Black Label. I tried so many Yellow Label before, and it was good. This Black Label is superb compare to the Yellow. Thank so much for all the friends and family.
First time tried this Wolf Blass Black Label. I tried so many Yellow Label before, and it was good. This Black Label is superb compare to the Yellow. Thank so much for all the friends and family.
