Wine has always been an integral part of Nikki Palun's life and growing up in a family of backyard winemakers has left her with a deep-seated passion for wine. In 2014 Nikki decided that she wanted to pursue her dream of creating her own wine and started to make wines under the Octtava label, with the vision of bringing her two passions of music and wine together.

This substantial offering exhibits dark fruit richness with vanillin oak, cake spice, potpourri and chocolate tart aromas on the nose, followed by an immensely powerful palate that’s dense and plush. The wine displays outstanding depth and complexity, finishing magnificently long and symphonic. Tasted: February 2020; Price: $120.00; At its best: Now to 2035. Rating: 97 Points; Sam Kim; Wine Orbit