Wolf Blass Wines: Evolution of an Australian icon

A podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Wolf Blass is undoubtedly one of Australia's most iconic and acclaimed wine brands.The company conceived by German immigrant Wolfgang Blass in 1966 has received more than 10,000 medals and trophies globally for its wines.You may also like:Wine episodes on Drinks AdventuresWe're joined this episode by chief winemaker Chris Hatcher, who has been with Wolf Blass since 1987 and has played an integral role in the continued evolution of its wines.This is a special episode of the Drinks Adventures podcast, produced with the support of Wolf Blass.The occasion is the launch of the 2021 Wolf Blass Luxury Collection comprising five reds and one white, showcasing South Australia's premier wine regions: Grey Label Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019 – RRP $45 Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 – RRP $45 Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2019 – RRP $45 Black Label Barossa, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale Cabernet Shiraz 2018 – RRP $130 Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard, Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 – RRP $200 Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard, Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – RRP $200 The wines are available now, direct from wolfblass.com.I started this interview by asking Chris how these new release wines would compare stylistically to those Wolf Blass was making when Chris joined the business 34 years ago.