Metala was the creation of the winemaker Brian Dolan, whose son Nigel is current custodian of the famous brand. Metala has a unique place in the history of the Australian wine industry. The fruit is sourced from a single vineyard in Langhorne Creek, from vines first planted in 1891. The vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in almost equal proportions. Since its inception the wine has always been a blend of these two great varieties. The 1961 vintage of Metala was the first wine to win the Jimmy Watson Trophy at the Melbourne Wine Show. It is, therefore, first in a long, proud line. This much-loved wine is a dense, dark colour with intense plum, cherry and blackcurrant fruit character, supported by the hints of eucalyptus and licorice that are typical of the Langhorne Creek region. On the palate Metala is full-bodied and rich, with wonderful, dense blackberry fruit coupled with substantial but soft tannins, and an excellent long finish. Tasting Notes

Metala Black Label Shiraz