Wolf Blass Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 (750ml)
Wolf Blass Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 (750ml)
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Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012
OVERVIEW
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.
| VARIETAL | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| VINTAGE | 2012 |
| COUNTRY | Australia |
| REGION | Barossa Valley |
| VOLUME | 750 mL |
| CLOSURE | Screw Cap |
| ALC/VOL | 14% |
| PEAK DRINKING | Now - 2040 |
| WINEMAKER | Steven Frost |
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
| 98 points | James Halliday |
“A SINGLE VINEYARD, SINGLE VARIETY WINE IN THE TOP ECHELON OF WOLF BLASS VINOUS THEOCRACY MUST COME AS A SHOCK TO MANY. MEDLANDS VINEYARD WAS FIRST PLANTED IN 1882. THE ESSENCE OF THIS WINE IS ITS ELEGANCE AND BALANCE. THE HANDLING OF OAK HAS BEEN BRILLIANT, THE GRAPES PERFECTLY RIPENED, THE PICKING DATE PRECISE. THIS IS A QUITE EXCEPTIONAL WINE, A TOUR DE FORCE.” JAMES HALLIDAY
FOOD PAIRING
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
TASTE DESCRIPTION
NOSE
Characteristic lifted fruit aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and dark plum unmistakably express the Medlands Vineyard terroir, with underlying savoury notes of bittersweet chocolate, freshly ground coffee and warm, fragrant oak spice adding intricate layers of complexity.
FLAVOURS AND PALATE
Complex and opulent, with the fine, layered structure, elegance and finesse we have come to expect of the Medlands Vineyard. The palate is laden with pure, rich, dark berry flavours, given tight focus with fine, spicy French oak. A sleek, silky texture, definitive tannin line, and lingering finish give rise to a wine of grace, stature and presence.
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.
The 2015 growing season at Medlands started out with good winter rainfall, followed by a very dry spring with early flowering and fruit-set. Summer began mild, progressing into a very warm February. Significantly cooler conditions in March extended ripening, promoting excellent colour and flavour development.
STEVEN FROST - WINEMAKER
Steve grew up in his family's restaurant business in the Yarra Valley where, at an early age, his interest in food and wine was cultivated.
Though it wasn't his first career, growing and making wine was always Steve's passion, with most weekends spent working part-time in vineyards and making wines with friends.
Steve started working in the wine industry full-time in 1999, the same year he started a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) at Charles Sturt University. Drawn to work in the Barossa in 2005, he's been making Wolf Blass reds since 2008. The winery's expansive vineyard resources, modern and traditional winemaking techniques, and careful approach to blending proved just as irresistible then as they do now.
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