YalumbaThe Octavius Shiraz 2018

Name: The Octavius Shiraz
Brand: Yalumba
SKU: VIN-020927
Price: 109 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 20927

£109.00 inc VAT

Red Wine from
South Australia, Australia

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Sub-Region: Barossa Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Yalumba

Alcohol: 14.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Kevin Glastonbury

Grape: Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah

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Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Sub-Region: Barossa Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Yalumba

Alcohol: 14.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Kevin Glastonbury

Grape: Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah

Taste Profile

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

Tasting Note

A medium to full bodied brooding wine, that truly reflects the intriguing 2014 vintage. It exhibits savoury notes of red currants followed by dried herb aromatics, leading into almost sweet and sour plums. The palate depth is all Barossa Valley, with a dark bitter chocolate roundness and medium to full depth of ironstone tannins through to the finish.

Product Notes

Yalumba's Octavius Shiraz is a bold, full-bodied wine that showcases the best of Barossa Valley's characterful wines. This wine is created from a hand-picked selection of grapes that are grown in the oldest vineyards in the region. The Shiraz is fermented in small, traditional oak vats called Octaves, which are 100L in size. This oak vessel imparts a unique, spicy character and complexity to the wine. The Octavius Shiraz has a deep, rich color and offers layers of flavors. Dark fruit, black pepper, and dark chocolate are prominent on the nose, while on the palate, it offers supple tannins, a balanced acidity, and a persistent finish. This wine is perfect for a hearty meat dish or enjoyed on its own.

About the Winery

Yalumba is a rich and ancient Australian wine label founded in 1849. This is a family-owned winery that showcases the richness of the Barossa Valley terroirs through its wines. Samuel Smith, the founder of Yalumba, understood the Barossa valley's potential, as soon as he set foot here. While planting the first vines here, he had the utmost respect for the land, and six generations later, Yalumba wines are still produced with a lot of respect for the region's terroirs.