“100% Shiraz Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, average age of vines, 50 years 79% Barossa Valley 21% Eden Valley 15th March – 5th April 2022 18 months in new (25%) and seasoned French oak.
Lifted aromas of Blueberry, mulberry, blackberry and African violet leap from the glass and meld effortlessly with graphite, sandalwood and dark cocoa chocolate. On first sip the palate is welcoming and plush with black and blue fruits and soft round tannins. The fruit and acid intermingle nicely across the textured mouthfeel without any harshness or bitterness. A true pleasure that will reward for twenty years but probably best in the first ten. Ready from 2024. Serve at 16C with Texas bbq rib, chimichurri quail or Chinese mapo tofu.”
Torbreck
”The Struie is Torbreck’s blend of shiraz from vineyards in the Barossa and Eden valleys. Deep cassis and doris plum fruit tones with perhaps a little more blue fruits compared to the 2021 release. Hints of baking spices, sage, mace, bay leaf, roasting meats, panforte, pastis and dark chocolate. The trademark Torbreck fruit depth and concentration is certainly in play with tight, fine sandy tannins and a sense of freshness to its travel, finishing lush and long. 94pts.”
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
