Wolf Blass Black Label is about power, sophistication and richness. It is always a classic Australian blend based on Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, largely vintage dependent as to which is more predominant. Other red varietals can be included in the final assemblage to add complexity and palate depth, such as Merlot or Malbec, which enhance vibrancy and complexity on the palate. Harvests are crushed, de stemmed and separately fermented for up to a fortnight on skins, plunged and pumped over for optimal richness. Batches are pressed slightly sweet into an extravagantly high proportion of new French and American oak barrels for completion of ferments and twenty two months maturation. Alcohol 15.0%