{"product_id":"2018-yalumba-the-octavius-old-vine-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flagship Shiraz born of treasured, old vines dating back to 1854, these are some of the oldest Shiraz plantings in the world. Matured in Yalumba coopered oak octaves; the inspiration behind the name of this fine, Barossa wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for this wine was selected from five main vineyards across the Barossa. The oldest parcel of Shiraz is gently hand-picked from Eden Valley vines planted in 1854. With an average vine age of 104 years, 55% of this Shiraz is sourced from Eden Valley and 45% from the Barossa Valley. Eden Valley Shiraz provides the exotic aromatics and seamless palate structure, while Barossa Valley Shiraz provides richness, density and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fragranced and aromatically complex on the nose - beguiling and totally captivating red berries, clove, vanilla, liquorice and wild herbs. This has an inky density to it, weighty and fully textured but with amazing purity of fruit. Bright and piercing acidity adds to the overall expression with tannins that are refined yet carry a sense of opulence and seduction. Clean and sleek, wide, full and mouthwatering with liquorice, cherry blossom and strawberry fruit all the way through. Delicious. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040\" 97 - Georgina Hindle, Decanter (02\/2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Waves of charred sandalwood, white pepper, sage, liquorice root, juicy black fruits and balanced acidities giving plenty of freshness and a slow burn finish. You can already see just how slowly this wine ages, as even at 5 years old it is still very much in its primary phase, with muscular tannins that are confidently keeping everything in line. The fruit sourcing also reflects the drive towards fresher expression in what was a warm vintage, with 69% Eden Valley and 31% Barossa. Expertly navigated, picked a little earlier than many in the region. First vintage on the Place for this wonderful Shiraz. Ageing in 25% Yalumba coopered American octaves, 25% new French hogsheads, 6% Hungarian hogsheads. Winemaker Kevin Glastonbury, harvest February 15 to April 10. Hold +2 years or carafe 4 hours.\"  97 - Jane Anson (07\/2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The first bottle of 2018 The Octavius was corked. I have opened the second bottle for review. Coffee grounds, dark chocolate, mulberry compote and black olive tapenade lead the charge for this irrepressibly Australian Shiraz. Big bold forest berry flavors are effusive and almost gushing, held in check by the firm hand of tannic structure. Woodsy spices—sandalwood, particularly—punctuate the black cherry and salted licorice characters. This is really good, satisfying, mouth filling, delicious. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.\" 96+ - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate (08\/2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48328125448450,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1419\/7817\/files\/images_3591a7dc-b47b-4d78-b058-6315aca214a9.jpg?v=1786559995","url":"https:\/\/thewineclub.com\/products\/2018-yalumba-the-octavius-old-vine-shiraz-750ml","provider":"The Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}