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2000 Yalumba Octavius Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen
Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2007-2008)
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Cork

Matured for 18 months in 60% new coopered Missouri octaves and 10% new French hogsheads with the balance one-year-old French & American hogsheads.
Very deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Perfumed nose of violet, spice, cedar and confectionary. There is subtle use of oak on the palate, with flavours of ripe stewed fruit, plum, vanilla and chocolate. There is a sense of style and elegance about the structure of this wine. Fine dryish tannins, followed by an aftertaste of stewed plum, vanilla and chocolate.
Cellar 3-4 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
RATING: 90/100
VALUE: XXX/5