The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz - Yalumba

The powerful The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz Yalumba flows into the glass with a dense purple color. The rim also shows a color transition into garnet red. After the initial swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which is evident in distinct church windows at the rim of the glass. The bouquet of this red wine from South Australia delights with aromas of rose, blueberry, lily and lavender.It is precisely its fruity nature that makes this wine so special.

This red from Yalumba is ideal for all wine drinkers who like it dry. But it is never dry or brittle, as you would expect from a wine icon segment. On the palate, the texture of this punchy red wine is wonderfully fleshy and dense. In the finish, this storable red wine from the wine-growing region of South Australia finally inspires with beautiful length. There are again hints of violets and rose. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the limestone-dominated soils join in.

Vinification of the Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz

This powerful red wine from Australia is made from the Shiraz grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in South Australia. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of limestone. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by 20 months of aging in oak barriques.

Food recommendation for the Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz

Experience this red wine from Australia best tempered at 15 - 18 ° C as a companion to veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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