Yalumba 2012 The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz (Barossa)

Country: Australia / The Octavius Old Vine
Variety: Shiraz South Australia
Winery: Yalumba / Barossa

Named for the special format of small oak barrel it’s aged in, this has soaked up the oak impressively. Hints of vanilla and graham crackers accent mixed berry fruit, while the finish is long and mouthwatering. There’s ample concentration, yet the wine never seems heavy. Drinkable now, but why rush things? Drink 2020–2030.