Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2019
G 97
9 Medium-deep crimson. Intense inky, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, chinotto aromas with marzipan vanilla hint oatmeal notes. Beautifully balanced and generously proportioned wine with ample inky, pure blackberry fruits, hint of sage, supple chocolaty firm tannins and underlying praline, mocha, marzipan, roasted chestnut notes. Finishes chocolaty firm and long. A classical Barossa Shiraz style with the volume and sinuous structure to last the distance. 19 months’ maturation in 25% new French oak barriques and hogsheads, the balance in seasoned French oak hogsheads and octaves. Drink 2030–2048+ 14.5% alc Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 G 97 Medium-deep crimson. Beautiful cassis, dark plum, vanilla aromas with hints of tobacco leaf. Well-developed blackcurrant, dark plum fruits, a touch of liquorice, chalky firm but sinuous textures, lovely mid-palate volume and well-integrated vanilla, marzipan, roasted hazelnut notes. Finishes chalky firm and long with tobacco/espresso notes. Very well-balanced wine with lovely density, richness and volume. At a very good stage of development, but should continue to mature evenly for years to come. 21 months’ maturation in 32% new and seasoned Yalumba- coopered French barriques and Hungarian hogsheads. Some seasoned American oak as well. 14% alc Drink now–2032 Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2009 G 97 Medium-deep crimson. A classical Barossa Shiraz with generous blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice aromas and hints of herb garden, polished leather and spice. Very well concentrated wine with generous blackberry, dark plum, dark chocolate, panforte flavours, plentiful loose-knit chalky firm tannins, lovely inky density and some spicy, earthy notes. Chocolaty firm finish. Wonderful complexity volume and richness. The scent and purity of the Eden Valley sings through the density and flow of Barossa Valley fruit. 20 months’ maturation in 39% new French and American oak octaves, the balance in seasoned barriques, hogsheads and octaves. 13.5% alc Drink now–2035 Kalleske Wines Greenock Shiraz 2022 G 96+ Deep crimson. Intense blackberry, dark chocolate, hint marzipan aromas with aniseed notes, Ripe and voluminous with deep-set pure blackberry, dark chocolate flavours, fine chocolaty textures and fresh black liquorice complexity. Bittersweet finish. Very appealing as a young wine with tremendous density, energy and flow. How will it age? Drink now–2030+
South Australia 2024
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