Yalumba

Rare & Fine The Octavius

Syrah/Shiraz & Syrah/Shiraz-based Blends

Yalumba

Rare & Fine The Octavius

Syrah/Shiraz & Syrah/Shiraz-based Blends

Signifying Yalumba’s commitment to Barossa Shiraz, this is a truly individual wine, handcrafted, handmade and matured in fine French oak and Yalumba coopered American octave barrels. These unique barrels, which offered inspiration for the wine’s name, are just one of the many harmonious components in the symphony that is Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz.

Wine Production

Good winter and early spring rains were followed by a windy spring that led to an uneven fruit set, while conditions remained dry and warm throughout late spring and summer. On the 14th and 15th of February, the season changed and approximately 100 mm of rain fell in just over 24 hours. This rainfall and the following cool weather caused ripening to slow down and the rest of vintage progressed at an almost leisurely pace. A moderate cropping vintage has produced wines with intense flavours combined with some of the best tannin and natural acids we have seen. Matured for 20 months in 38% new French and American oak octaves,19% 1 year old French barriques and hogsheads, balance in older French barriques, hogsheads and octaves.

Tasting Notes

A medium to full bodied brooding wine, that truly reflects the intriguing 2014 vintage. It exhibits savoury notes of red currants followed by dried herb aromatics, leading into almost sweet and sour plums. The palate depth is all Barossa Valley, with a dark bitter chocolate roundness and medium to full depth of ironstone tannins through to the finish.

Food Pairing

Double decant and enjoy alongside a beef or mushroom wellington with roasted root vegetables.

Signifying Yalumba’s commitment to Barossa Shiraz, this is a truly individual wine, handcrafted, handmade and matured in fine French oak and Yalumba coopered American octave barrels. These unique barrels, which offered inspiration for the wine’s name, are just one of the many harmonious components in the symphony that is Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz.

Wine Production

Good winter and early spring rains were followed by a windy spring that led to an uneven fruit set, while conditions remained dry and warm throughout late spring and summer. On the 14th and 15th of February, the season changed and approximately 100 mm of rain fell in just over 24 hours. This rainfall and the following cool weather caused ripening to slow down and the rest of vintage progressed at an almost leisurely pace. A moderate cropping vintage has produced wines with intense flavours combined with some of the best tannin and natural acids we have seen. Matured for 20 months in 38% new French and American oak octaves,19% 1 year old French barriques and hogsheads, balance in older French barriques, hogsheads and octaves.

Tasting Notes

A medium to full bodied brooding wine, that truly reflects the intriguing 2014 vintage. It exhibits savoury notes of red currants followed by dried herb aromatics, leading into almost sweet and sour plums. The palate depth is all Barossa Valley, with a dark bitter chocolate roundness and medium to full depth of ironstone tannins through to the finish.

Food Pairing

Double decant and enjoy alongside a beef or mushroom wellington with roasted root vegetables.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition:
Barossa Vineyards
Elevation:
300-1,500 feet
Average Vine Age:
84 years
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
1-3 days on skins pre fermentation before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
100% Shiraz
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Octaves, Barriques and Hogsheads
Type of oak:
French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
21 months
Age of Aging Container:
20 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
0.3 g/L

About the Vineyard

Sourced 63% from Eden Valley and 37% from Barossa Valley with an average vine age of 71 years. The Eden Valley Shiraz provides the exotic aromatics and seamless palate structure, while the Barossa Valley Shiraz provides richness, density and concentration.