Yalumba's flagship Shiraz. Long and moreish, this Octavius is best suited for those late night D&Ms. Sip slow and stay a while.
Named after the octaves that it spends time in for 23 months, these specially coopered eight-sided barrels are what make this Shiraz unique. The majority of fruit comes from the Barossa with the balance from the Eden Valley.
Generous without question, mulberries, blueberries and sheets of spice unfurl with ease and seek your attention. The oak plays its hand but it does not have the clout to land a knockout blow - be rest assured. Although it is a 2017 release, there are plenty of years in the bag. Some chocolate and vanilla nuances add layers of interest leading to a long and moreish finish.
A day on it softens and simply glides through the mouth. Persistent with fabulous concentration, the soft baking spice tease hits the mark. Well played here from the masterful Kevin Glastonbury.
Drink to ten years+
94/100
Region: Barossa and Eden ValleySource: Sample
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