2018 The Octavius Shiraz, Yalumba, Barossa Valley

2018 The Octavius Shiraz, Yalumba, Barossa Valley

Critic score
95/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2042info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)

Tasting notes

This 2018 Shiraz The Octavius, made from 67% Barossa Valley and 33% Eden Valley fruit, is a powerhouse and bold edition of Octavius thanks to its lashings of black cherry, blackberry, and new leather with subtle touches of pepper and sage. Bold yet manicured, it displays punchy sweet-fruited flavors with some savory meat stocks in the background, which will build in time. Firm tannins are nicely balanced over a long but closed finish suggesting this wine will be best enjoyed after at least a decade’s rest.

Angus Hughson, vinous.com (March 2023)
95/100

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