1990 Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz, Barossa South Australia
G 92
Medium-deep crimson. Attractive developed cassis, dark cherry, praline, espresso aromas with herb garden, sandalwood, polished leather, hint barnyard-y notes. Inky deep wine with fresh supple blackberry, cassis crème caramel flavours, fine gravelly textures, integrated acidity and developed leathery notes. Finishes claret firm with ample fruit length. Drink now–keep for a while. 13.5% alc 1988 Octavius Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra South Australia G 91 Medium-deep crimson. Fragrant cassis, herb garden, capsicum aromas with hints of marzipan, roasted chestnuts and cloves. Fresh supple palate with evolved cassis, leafy flavours, some leathery notes, a touch of barnyard notes and underlying roasted chestnut. Finishes lacy firm and minerally. At the peak of development, but should hold. Drink now but should hold for a while. 12.3% alc
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