2021 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Barossa Valley Shiraz

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.

The 2021 growing season at Medlands Vineyard was well set up with good winter rainfall after the preceding two dry years. Good conditions during flowering allowed for excellent fruit set and development. After a warm November, summer was relatively mild, with cool, dewy mornings and low maximum temperatures in January providing ideal
ripening conditions. A dry Indian summer helped grapes ripen well into April. Quality of Shiraz was exceptional, with intense, rich and balanced flavour and colour.

Nose - Concentrated yet lifted aromatics of blueberry, blackberry, and blood plum are definitively Medlands, with underlying notes of bittersweet chocolate, freshly ground coffee and warm, fragrant oak spice adding intricate layers of complexity.

Palate - A palate of plush, opulent fruit and a fine, layered structure as we have come to expect of the Medlands Vineyard. Laden with pure, rich, dark berry flavours, given tight, elegance and finesse with spicy French oak. A sleek, silky texture, definitive tannin
line, and lingering finish give rise to a wine of grace, stature and presence.

Great with seared beef fillet with black pepper and thyme, or Cantonese roast goose.