Yalumba - The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2017 (750ml) Catarratto

Yalumba - The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2017 (750ml) CatarrattoWaves of charred sandalwood, white pepper, sage, liqourice root, juicy black fruits and balanced acidities giving plenty of freshness and a slow burn finish. You can already see just how slowly this wine ages, as even at 5 years old it is still very much in its primary phase, with muscular tannins that are confidently keeping everything in line. The fruit sourcing also reflects the drive towards fresher expression in what was a warm vintage, with 69%

has very good water retention capacities and so gives water to the plant only when it is necessary

Remarkably light on its feet

cedar and thyme lead on this lucid

in a stainless steel vat

rainfalls set the scene for the 2019 vintage

sandy soils of Contra Costa County

Frederic Leydet's vines for this wine are just near the border of Cheval Blanc

Nose: Intense and characteristic bouquet

dried apricot and curry leaf

The maceration time is very long

This is a straightforward

A deep red/magenta color