1999 Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 750ml 6L Imperial and like Mick’s first son

and like Mick’s first son

RWT is typically inky deep in colour

while a sumptuous whisper of crumbled muscovado sugar leaves the taste buds tantalised

Clove and brandy butter arrive first

It is then aged in small French oak barriques (new and one- to two-year-old) for about a year before bottling

1999 Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 750ml 6L Imperial and like Mick’s first sonA flagship Shiraz born of treasured, old vines dating back to 1854, these are some of the oldest Shiraz plantings in the world. Matured in Yalumba coopered oak octaves; the inspiration behind the name of this fine, Barossa wine. Vineyard Notes With an average vine age of 80 years, 67% of this Shiraz is sourced from the Barossa Valley and 33% from Eden Valley. Barossa Valley Shiraz provides richness, density and concentration, while Eden Valley Shiraz