Yalumba The Octavius Barossa Shiraz

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE WINES   Per Bottle Case Price Great value @ $93.00 by the case Jack's Price $93.00 $93.00 RRP $109.99 $109.99 You Save $16.99 $16.99 Add to Your Cart Yalumba The Octavius Barossa Shiraz is Sold Out! 5 Star Value Rating: Rating: 92/100 Category: Red Wines Case Size: 1 bottles Year: 2006 Jack's Comments: This is one of my favourite wines and I love the complexity and the depth of this wine, the flavours are just fantastic with a sort of mocha undertone to it. Very Classy ! If you require a case please give us a call and we will make it freight free. Winemaker's Comments: Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the first release was the 1990 vintage. In addition to being sourced from a number of very old vineyards in the Barossa, The Octavius is matured in American oak 'octaves' of 90 litres capacity. It is the only red wine in the world that is matured in such small barrels. The secret of the wine not becoming overpowered by the oak lies in the wood which is seasoned at Yalumba's own on-site cooperage for eight years before the octaves are crafted.The grapes were hand picked and crushed to our 8 tonne open top stainless steel fermenters. The natural or 'wild' yeasts present on the grape skins were allowed to initiate the sugar fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts were then added to complete this fermentation which was, along with cap/skin management, controlled by the Yalumba designed cap plunger. The result is a wine with excellent depth of colour, richness and complexity. Generally the grapes for ‘The Octavius’ are sourced from vineyards within both the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley regions, however, in Vintage 2004, only Barossa Valley grapes were used. The vines are all mature, most being between 70 and 100 years old. Vineyard yields are generally between 2 and 5 tonnes per hectare. Soil types vary from red-brown earth over red clay, sandy loam over clay to sandy soils. A palate of depth and intensity with dark fruits, violets, and floral flavours help to unveil the richness of this wine. Soft, refined tannins give balance and structure. This wine is made for medium to long term cellaring. Blend: Shiraz Region: Barossa Cellaring Potential: Will cellar for 5-10 years

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