2017 Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 750ml Gift box

2017 Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 750ml Gift boxGOLD BAROSSA WINE SHOW, LANGTONS EXCELLENT, 97 HALLIDAY,96 WINE FRONT The profound and authentic Octavius Old Vine Shiraz derives from venerable Barossa vineyards established between the turn of the 20th century and World War II. The oldest vineyard was planted in 1854. After traditional vinification, the wine is matured in Yalumba coopered French and American octaves, barriques and hogsheads for 20 to 22 months. The style is typically rich and dense

full-bodied character is balanced by a clean

Delight in the timeless allure of Chateau les Trois Croix Villa Marie 2011 and experience the epitome of refinement in every glass

dense tannins

Experience the depth and sophistication of this aged Pedro Ximenez sherry

the feeling you have from it and the expression of the wines

we aren’t sure if the performance here is typical or the result of the fruit-packed

and hints of caramel

A wine that speaks volumes of craftsmanship and tradition

The wine underwent full Malolactic fermentation in barrel during its 10 months of maturation

with layers of red fruit flavors

Each vintage we take pride in producing a flagship shiraz that befits McLaren Vale’s reputation as a first class producer of this varietal and home to some of the oldest shiraz vines in the world

balanced with hints of caramel and oak