Our La Place de Bordeaux Negociants
Search the international marketplace of La Place de Bordeaux to find a distributor of Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2018
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CVBG
CVBG is firmly committed to grand cru wines from Bordeaux and beyond, and has founded its mission on strong, considerate relationships forged over time with customers and château owners alike.
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Ulysse Cazabonne
The men and women that make up the team that is Ulysse Cazabonne are ambassadors of the rich historical values and know-how that are unique to their “Maison”.
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The Wine Merchant
A major player in the sale of Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés thanks to a trusting relationship with the Bordeaux marketplace and an international reach through relationships with importers in more than 50 countries.
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Twins Bordeaux
Focused on the prestige of the properties and the quality of their interactions, trust and humanity are at the heart of their relationships.
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Sovex Grandschâteaux
Founded in 1982, Sovex GrandsChâteaux has always maintained a taste for openness. Connoisseurs of Bordeaux terroirs and vineyards across the world.
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Pardela Wines
Distributor specializing in wines from Languedoc-Roussillon, Gascony and Vins du Monde since their creation in 1999. Their Mission is the distribution in France of wines produced by François Lurton and by their partner producers from around the world.
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Louis Vialard
Maison Vialard takes a modern approach to the profession of wine merchant in Bordeaux by supplying a range of renowned wines from both France and overseas.
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Maison Sichel
Ever since it was set up as a buying office in Bordeaux in 1883, Maison Sichel has remained, first and foremost, a family business. Since that time, seven generations of the Sichel family have succeeded one another at the company’s helm.
The Vintage Journal
A collaboration between Andrew Caillard MW and Angus Hughson PhD, The Vintage Journal is a leading resource for wine collectors and the fine wine industry. With decades of widely respected fine wine expertise to call on, The Vintage Journal presents Australia’s fine wines and storied history in the form of wine reviews, tasting notes and scores, historical research, opinions, essays and podcasts.
This special edition focuses on Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz, connected to the earliest beginnings of South Australia’s wine industry. This eJournal explores the wine that epitomises the ambitions of the Hill-Smith family, where storied history, craftsmanship and modernity offer something special and unique in the world of wine, and includes a full vertical tasting from 1988 up to the yet to be released 2020 vintage.
The History of The Octavius Shiraz
Everything you need to know about The Octavius
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Decanting
We recommend double decanting The Octavius for an optimum tasting experience. Learn more about decanting fine wine. -
Cellaring
The Octavius is a beautiful young wine and will continue to improve in the bottle for the next 15 or more years. Learn more about cellaring wine. -
Glassware
All aspects of a fine wine can be enhanced when the ideal glass is used. Learn more about varietal specific glassware. -
A note on corks
With respect to a 300 year old tradition, we use high-grade cork closures on select premium wines. Learn more about caring for this natural product.
Food Pairing Inspiration
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Food & Recipes April 12th, 2018
Barossa Braised Beef Cheeks
This braised beef cheeks recipe is perfect to cook on a Sunday afternoon, as the weather starts to cool and cozy outfits return.Learn more -
Food & Recipes May 11th, 2018
Our Signature Slow Cooked Lamb Pie
These chilly winter weekends are all about staying inside, reading books, listening to your favourite old records and slow cooking.Learn more -
Food & Recipes May 21st, 2018
Silky Lamb Shanks
Add some extra decadence to chilly weekends with this warming slow-cooked lamb pie, with crispy puff pastry and red wine.Learn more
Experience The Octavius
Discover one of Australia’s most iconic Barossa Shiraz, with the 2018 vintage available exclusively through Le Place de Bordeaux.