Yalumba ‘The Octavius’ Barossa Old Vine Shiraz 2015 3L Jeroboam

Signifying Yalumba’s commitment to Barossa Shiraz, this is a truly individual wine, handcrafted, handmade and matured in fine French oak and Yalumba coopered American octave barrels. These unique barrels, which offered inspiration for the wine’s name, are just one of the many harmonious components in the symphony that is Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz.

With an average vine age of 100 years, 61% of this Shiraz is sourced from Eden Valley and 39% from Barossa Valley. Eden Valley Shiraz provides the exotic aromatics and seamless palate structure, whilst Barossa Valley Shiraz provides richness, density and concentration.

$749.00 each

Additional details

Cellaring:

Will continue to improve in the cellar for 15+ years from vintage

Nose:

A very deep red in colour. Vibrant aromas of dark cherries, aniseed and licorice, distinctive and seductive with exotic spices and espresso coffee.

Palate:

The dark berry fruit palate is rich and powerful, yet gently evolving, with a classy restrained elegance, displaying silky raspberry, damson plum and sweet blackberry fruits. A wonderfully balanced wine with beautiful tannins

Varietal Composition:

Shiraz
Yalumba ‘The Octavius’ Barossa Old Vine Shiraz 2015 3L Jeroboam
$749.00 each