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Award-winning winery, Wolf Blass, showcases high-scoring wines from its luxury and premium ranges with Chief Winemaker, Chris Hatcher

Above: Wolf Blass Chief Winemaker, Chris Hatcher, was in Kuala Lumpur to highlight the brand’s premium and luxury wines

Kuala Lumpur: Wolf Blass, a highly-awarded brand, recently showcased its luxury and premium ranges – the Black, Grey and Gold Labels at the Four Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The exclusive session and luncheon was hosted by Wolf Blass Chief Winemaker, Chris Hatcher, one of Australia’s leading winemakers and international wine show judge.

During the preview, guests were enthralled by Chris’ detailed wine knowledge and given insights into the multi-regional and multi- wines from Wolf Blass’ Black, Grey and Gold Labels.

Situated in one of Australia’s best regarded winemaking regions, Wolf Blass produces some of the most exceptional wines, including the Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2012, the iconic red blend of the Wolf Blass stable which has won the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy an unprecedented four times in 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1996. With intricate complexity, intensity of fruit and magnificent structure, the Black Label stands as the finest blend made from the highest quality grapes in each vintage.

“It is a great pleasure to be back in Malaysia to share my passion for winemaking with the growing wine-consuming community here,” said Chris. “Wolf Blass wines are known for their elegance across the ranges and the Wolf Blass Black, Grey and Gold Labels are not only rich in regional character and varietal expression, but they also offer distinctive taste and uncompromised quality,” he added.

In addition to the Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2012 that has a 94 points rating from Decanter Magazine, Chris also presented the Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2014 that gained a 92 points rating from acclaimed wine critic James Suckling, and Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra 2016, which earned an outstanding score of 92 points in the 2019 Halliday Wine Companion and 91 points by international wine critic, James Suckling.

Other vintages that were featured include the Wolf Blass Gold Label Adelaide Hills 2014 and the Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 2013.

Acclaimed for its history of producing wines of quality, character and consistency, Wolf Blass was named ‘Red Winemaker of the Year’ at the prestigious International Wine Challenge in London in 2016, making it a three-time winner for this accolade, having previously awarded the honour in 2008 and 2013.

“It is exciting to achieve outstanding scores and distinguished awards because it demonstrates the quality and value of Wolf Blass wines across the range,” said Chris. “Our goal is to constantly evolve to stay relevant in the current era and we strive to continuously make some of the best wines today and in the years to come,” he concluded.

After the tasting affair, guests were served a lobster panna cotta appetizer, a medallion of wagyu beef tenderloin as the main course, and an apple jasmine flower with yuzu cream and white chocolate ice cream for desserts.

In Malaysia, Wolf Blass wines are available at Jason Food Hall, Mercato, Cold Storage, Jaya Grocer, Aeon, Aeon MaxValue, Truly Wine, Urban Fresh and Hero & Oliver Gourmet.

Above: Special Wolf Blass Gold Label-RIEDEL glass promotional gift pack is available at select fine wine stores across Malaysia now at a suggested retail price of RM149.90

From October to November, a special Wolf Blass Gold Label-RIEDEL glass promotional gift pack is available at select fine wine stores, where with each purchase of Wolf Blass Gold Label, customers will receive a Bordeaux RIEDEL glass. The gift pack is available at Jaya Grocer, Aeon, Aeon MaxValue, Truly Wine, Urban Fresh and Hero & Oliver Gourmet for a suggested retail price of RM149.90.

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Wolf Blass Media Luncheon with Chris Hatcher

ABOUT WOLF BLASS

Wolf Blass was established in the in 1966 and has grown from a humble tin shed to become one of the world’s most successful and awarded wine brands. A recipient of more than 10,000 awards at national and international wine shows, the essence of Wolf Blass wines is exemplified through the passion of its custodians past and present as they continuously strive to produce wines of quality, character and consistency.

For more information, please visit https://www.wolfblass.com

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