Yalumba The Octavius 2004
Date of Tasting: 14 November 2015
Wine Type:
Red
Grape Varieties: 100%
Shiraz
Alcohol:
14.5%
Origin: Barossa, Australia
Appellation: Barossa
Valley
Expect to Pay: ~
EUR70
Web: https://www.yalumba.com/Chubby Appreciation: 94/100
Critics' Opinion: WA - 96/100, WE - 94/100, ST - 93/100, WS - 92/100, JR - 17.5/20, DC - 17.5/20, CT - 92/100
Appearance: Dark
inky purple.
Aroma:
Peppery, blueberry and raspberry. Mild eucalyptus and
chocolate.
Palate: Velvety big
boy but fine and smooth. Well structured. Long to the end. Concentrated fruits
in the form of liqueur like.
Pretty much adore this new world shiraz. It was big but
also in the possession of elegance. I didn't feel much of the oozy chewy
Australian shiraz here but fine yet powerful one. Such a privilege to enjoy this
Yalumba now. Nice piece of rib eye and you are done.
Score Explanation
95+ = classic and
extraordinary
90+ = outstanding in its
class
85+ = recommended wine with
some degree of enjoyment
80+ = drinkable
occasionally
WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score
WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score
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