| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 16766 |
YALUMBA The Octavius Shiraz 2017 | Barossa Valley | 1 BOTTLE | AU$150-160 | AUD $ 87 |
Robert Parker Score: 93 points
Reviewer: Erin Larkin — August 2023 Week 424 Aug 2023
Drink 2023–2037
The 2017 The Octavius Shiraz was matured for 23 months in a combination of American and French custom-coopered 100-liter oak barrels. The Yalumba winery has a cooperage on site in the Barossa; for those who have not visited, it is absolutely worth a look. Insight like this into the production of oak barrels is something seldom seen on Australian soil. In the mouth, the oak is evident but, strangely, not overpowering, as one might expect it to be with such an upbringing. This has intense fruit, plenty of drive and power. It's from a wonderful vintage, too. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.
James Halliday Score: 97 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
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