Wine from Yalumba
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Yalumba Octavius 2018
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Yalumba Octavius 2018
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Yalumba Octavius 2018 is a Barossa Shiraz from Yalumba's Rare & Fine range, made by the historic family-owned producer based in Angaston and founded in 1849. It is a wine with power, certainly, but the story is more precise than that. The 2018 blend draws on fruit from six Barossa vineyards, with Eden Valley playing a major role alongside Barossa Valley. Yalumba describes Eden Valley as bringing aroma and structure, while Barossa Valley contributes richness, density and concentration.
The name Octavius tells part of the story. It refers to Yalumba's small octave barrels of around 100 litres, made by the estate's own cooperage. For the 2018 vintage, the wine matured for 21 months in French oak, partly new and partly older. Oak is clearly woven into the identity of the (…)Yalumba Octavius 2019
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Yalumba Octavius 2019
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Yalumba Octavius 2019 is a Barossa Shiraz with a strong sense of place. It belongs to Yalumba's Rare & Fine range and is made from old-vine Shiraz drawn from five key Barossa vineyards. The blend brings together 55% Eden Valley and 45% Barossa Valley, with Eden Valley contributing aromatics and structure, and Barossa Valley adding richness, density and concentration.
The age of the vines is central to the identity of this wine. Yalumba gives an average vine age of 104 years, with the oldest Eden Valley parcel planted in 1854. That old-vine background supports the wine's depth and firmness, giving it more than simple Barossa power.
The name The Octavius refers to the small 100-litre octave barrels made in Yalumba's own cooperage. For the 2019 vintage, the (…)
