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Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier 2023
BOTTLE:
Special Price
$130.00
Regular Price
$160.00
In stock
SKU
103376
HALF-DOZEN: $780.00 or $130.00 each
DOZEN: $1,560.00 or $130.00 each
DOZEN: $1,560.00 or $130.00 each
Producer: Torbreck Vintners
Country:
Australia
Region:
Barossa
Grape: shiraz, Shiraz Viognier
Size:
750ml
Vintage:
2023
Closure: Cork
This is quintessential Barossa. The red dirt in the ground rises up in the glass and transports me right back there: middle summer, hot, spicy air blowing across the tops of old vines. It's evocative. This 2019 The Factor is Port-y, concentrated and savory as all hell, with charred barrels, lamb fat, black pepper, salted licorice, pomegranate molasses and aniseed. This is about as big as I can cope with and still enjoy it; it takes density and intensity to a whole new level-no surprise for the vintage, the region and the producer. A perfect storm of thunderous strength. Like staring into the abyss . . . a little bit scary, but transfixing nonetheless. (96) ERIN LARKIN
Lifted notes of rose oil mix with blackcurrant coulis, rosemary and chocolate dipped raspberries. The palate is chewy and textured, florals and fruits giving way to iodine flavours and an inky swathe of tannins. There's a gamut of flavours on show, supported by a backbone of tannins that's reluctant to give way in its youth. Tuck this one away in the cellar. (96) GABRIELLE POY, The Real Review
Deep, dense, glass staining purple-red colour. Black fruits on the nose, along with graphite, ironstone and seed spices. Peppery notes underlying in accord with sumptuous blackberry and dark-plum fruit, maybe a twist of licorice too, and with airing a whiff of apricotty viognier is evident. This has a lot going on, and the palate is powerfiul and long-lasting with real depth and panache. The tannins are abundant and deliciously supple. A big red with grace. (96) HUON HOOKE, The Real Review
Lifted notes of rose oil mix with blackcurrant coulis, rosemary and chocolate dipped raspberries. The palate is chewy and textured, florals and fruits giving way to iodine flavours and an inky swathe of tannins. There's a gamut of flavours on show, supported by a backbone of tannins that's reluctant to give way in its youth. Tuck this one away in the cellar. (96) GABRIELLE POY, The Real Review
Deep, dense, glass staining purple-red colour. Black fruits on the nose, along with graphite, ironstone and seed spices. Peppery notes underlying in accord with sumptuous blackberry and dark-plum fruit, maybe a twist of licorice too, and with airing a whiff of apricotty viognier is evident. This has a lot going on, and the palate is powerfiul and long-lasting with real depth and panache. The tannins are abundant and deliciously supple. A big red with grace. (96) HUON HOOKE, The Real Review