2018 Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz

Iconic • Powerful • One of Australia’s Greatest Shirazes

A monumental, old-vine Shiraz of depth, richness and precision

99 Points – The Vintage Journal | 97 Points – Decanter | 97 Points – Halliday

RRP $180 → Your Price $160

“A monumental, old-vine Shiraz of depth, richness and precision — The Octavius 2018 stands among the finest modern vintages ever released.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Opaque purple-black with a dense, inky core — unmistakably concentrated and youthful.

Aroma:
Explosive and seductive:

• blackberry compote

• dark plum

• black cherry

• mocha, cocoa and espresso

• exotic spice, star anise and clove

• hints of violets, graphite and charred oak

The nose is luxuriously deep yet beautifully refined.

Palate:
Full-bodied, powerful and extraordinarily layered — classic old-vine Barossa intensity supported by Eden Valley lift and elegance.
Expect flavours of:

• rich black fruits

• dark chocolate and licorice

• warm spice and toasted French oak

• earthy complexity and fine mineral undertones

The tannins are silky but authoritative, carrying immense concentration with perfect balance.

Finish:
Endlessly long — saturated with dark fruit, spice and savoury depth.
A wine of presence, precision and world-class longevity.

Critical Acclaim

• 99pts – Vintage Journal
  “Extraordinary power and finesse… a benchmark vintage.”

• 97pts – Decanter
  “Magnificent structure and fruit clarity.”

• 97pts – Halliday Wine Companion
  “A superb Octavius — rich, polished, beautifully composed.”

About the Wine

Yalumba’s Octavius is one of Australia’s elite, long-lived Shirazes — produced from some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, with parcels over 100 years old.
Aged in Yalumba’s signature octave barrels, it achieves unrivalled complexity, texture and aromatic depth.

The 2018 release is being hailed as one of the greatest Octavius vintages ever.

Food Pairings

• Slow-cooked beef short ribs

• Charred ribeye with peppercorn sauce

• Roasted lamb with rosemary

• Aged cheddar or gouda

• Mushroom and truffle dishes

Why We Love It

This is icon-level Australian Shiraz at $160 — an extraordinary price for a wine with near-perfect scores and genuine collector pedigree.
Dense, powerful, refined and built to age 20–30 years with ease.

A must-have for Barossa lovers and serious cellars.