| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNE 4129 |
YALUMBA The Octavius Shiraz 2018 | Barossa Valley | 1 MAGNUM | AU$350-370 | AUD $ 269 | |
| XNE 4130 |
YALUMBA The Octavius Shiraz 2018 | Barossa Valley | 1 MAGNUM | AU$350-370 | AUD $ 269 |
Robert Parker Score: 96+ points
Reviewer: Erin Larkin — August 2023 Week 424 Aug 2023
Drink 2023–2038
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, mouthfilling, delicious. 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).
Auction Terms: This is a live online auction conducted by Sterling Wine Auctions. Prices shown under “Current Bid” reflect the highest bid at time of viewing and may change before auction close. The final selling price (hammer price) is determined when the auction closes.
Buyer’s Premium: A 15% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price of each lot.
Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
The Hill of Grace Market
