Lot : 0035

Overview

Condition

Cellared

GST:

Inclusive (GST Not Applicable on Item, See below note)

Buyers premium

Final Bid Price	Buyers Premium
$0 - $25	$5
$26+	20%

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Winery Tasting Notes

Deep garnet red with brick-red and tawny highlights at the rim, reflecting three decades of bottle maturation.

Aroma:

A rich, developed bouquet of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum, intertwined with liquorice, cracked pepper and fragrant eucalyptus. Layers of cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate add savoury depth, while hints of mint and earthy spice evoke the distinctive character of Langhorne Creek Shiraz.

Palate:

Full-bodied and concentrated, revealing dark berries, ripe plum and black cherry wrapped in liquorice, warming spice and rich, savoury oak. The generous fruit is balanced by firm, finely textured tannins, while notes of mint, cocoa and cedar add complexity. With age, the palate may have softened into a more mellow, earthy expression, leading to a long finish of dark fruit and lingering spice. A classic old-vine Australian Shiraz, showcasing the depth and power that made Metala's Black Label a standout name among Langhorne Creek reds.

Winery Profile

Created from exceptional fruit from South Australia’s Langhorne Creek region, Metala is a stalwart of the Australian wine industry.

Winning the first ever Jimmy Watson Trophy in 1962, Metala has stood the test of time with its timeless label and exceptional, consistent quality with each vintage.

Consisting of two wines, the Metala ‘White Label” Shiraz Cabernet and Metala “Black Label” Original Plantings Shiraz are created by Winemaker Shavaughn Wells.

The White Label Metala has an excellent reputation for its cellaring potential – particularly considering its value and easy accessibility. The Black Label is an “old-school” classic Shiraz with rich fruit, supportive oak and the ability to age gracefully for many years.

The history of the Metala vineyard dates back to 1891 when founder George Formby planted 21 rows of Shiraz and 14 rows of Cabernet Sauvignon on his property on the banks of the Bremer River. Most of those original vines along with a further five acres of Shiraz planted in 1894, still bear fruit with the Shiraz forming the backbone of the extraordinary “Black Label” Metala Original Plantings. .

Other Information

1996 vintage
3 x 750mL units
SA - Langhorne Creek, South Australia
Cork closure

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Warranty Details

As this is a Private Cellar sale we are unable to guarantee the contents of some of the bottles. GraysOnline normal 30 Day Money Back Guarantee DOES NOT apply to those wines with the condition CELLARED. All these wines are bought on an "as is" basis, and no returns or refunds will be accepted on the basis of quality.