Description
In the year 2000, in the storied Clare Valley of South Australia, Wolf Blass set out to create something rare — a Cabernet Sauvignon of true single-vineyard distinction. The vines were coaxed to yields of less than two tonnes per acre, a deliberate act of restraint that concentrated every ounce of flavor into the fruit. The result is the Platinum Label Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine built for both immediate pleasure and patient cellaring.
The winemaking here honors tradition. Fermentation takes place in concrete open fermenters, with the juice left in contact with the skins for up to 14 days, drawing out deep color and rich fruit character while coaxing the tannins into a velvety, well-integrated structure. After gentle pressing, the wine spends 22 months maturing in new French oak, gaining layers of complexity and depth along the way.
The 2000 vintage speaks of blackcurrant, lifted by a subtle whiff of mint, all wrapped in a full-bodied, captivating palate. It's a wine with real staying power — one that can be enjoyed now or allowed to evolve beautifully over a decade in the cellar.
Its excellence has not gone unnoticed: this vintage earned three gold medals, at the 2002 Brisbane Wine Show, the 2002 National Wine Show in Canberra, and the 2002 Hobart Wine Show — a well-deserved trifecta of recognition for a wine that captures the very best of Clare Valley terroir.
Presented in a 750ml bottle, the Wolf Blass Platinum Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 is a fitting centerpiece for any serious collection or special occasion, offering a tasting experience that lingers long in the memory.
Tasting Notes
- Palate: Enticing varietal notes of blackcurrant, complemented by a subtle hint of mint, creating a full-bodied palate.
- Tannins: Velvety, well-integrated tannins resulting from extended skin contact during fermentation.
Product Details
| Brand | Wolf Blass |
| Distillery | Wolf Blass |
| Type | Wine |
| Style | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Volume | 750ml |
| ABV | — |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Clare Valley, South Australia |