Fine Wine Online Auction

November 22, 2016

LOT 196

Lot 196

YALUMBA THE OCTAVIUS (SHIRAZ OLD VINE) 2004 (6) 92 WS 96 WA

YALUMBA THE OCTAVIUS (SHIRAZ OLD VINE) 2004 (6) 92 WS 96 WA
Lot 196 Details
YALUMBA THE OCTAVIUS (SHIRAZ OLD VINE) 2004
Barossa Valley, South Australia.

The 2004 The Octavius is 100% Shiraz aged for 22 months in American and Hungarian oak, much of it new. Inky black/purple, it coats the glass with legs. It has an alluring perfume of toasty oak, plum, licorice, blueberry, bacon, blackberry, and a hint of chocolate. Voluptuous and youthful, it has intense flavors, plenty of well-concealed structure, and a 60-second finish. Cellar it for 8-10 years and drink it through 2035. 92 WS 96 WA


6 bts. (OWC) per lot $400 - $500

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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