Torbreck THE FACTOR Shiraz Barossa Valley

Torbreck THE FACTOR Shiraz Barossa Valley from Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley by Torbreck (12 x 75 cl)

This is just a reflection of the up and coming younger Shiraz vineyards of the Barossa, rather than the battle hardened old warriors which make up the heart and soul of the of the established Torbreck range.Bottled under screwcap for the first time in 2003. The name Woodcutters stems from when David Powell spent several years working in the Scottish Highlands as a lumberjack or woodcutter in the Torbreck forest. (12 x 75 cl)

The Descendant is a single vineyard Shiraz-Viognier which, as the name implies, is a direct descendant of RunRig. The Descendant vineyard Shiraz expresses tar and black olive, offset wonderfully by the jasmine and apricot aromatics of Viognier. Varietal : 92 percent Shiraz and 8 percent Viognier. Regions : Marananga . (6 x 75 cl)

If any one wine we produce most exemplifies what Torbreck is, then it is this wine, our ode to the great old vines, planted at the turn of last century, that survived the vine-pull scheme of the 1980s. Thankfully there are still many great vineyards remaining that are planted to Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz , the traditional Barossa varieties. From cuttings brought back from James Busby's 1831-2 trip to France and Spain and planted on their own roots these vineyards are some of the most precious in the world. Share-farming agreements with the Barossa' s best growers has enabled us to gain access to these vineyards among the precious in the world. Share-farming agreements with the Barossa' s best growers has enabled us to gain access to these vineyards and their fruit each season. From there we crush, ferment, gently press and mature the wine in seasoned oak casks for 18 months before bottling without filtration. Most importantly, there are about 45 different parcels of fruit that compose The Steading which are all fermented and matured separately , being brought together only at blending where their individuality is assessed prior to the composition of the final blend. The Steading is the reference point for Grenache dominant blends produced in the Barossa Valley and is made for the dining table. (12 x 75 cl)

Cuvee Juveniles is a bold and seductive unoaked blend that represents a youthful wine made from old vines. Fruit from dry grown, low yielding vines is fermented, bottled and released early. It is fragrant, intense and concentrated in flavour with blackberry, earth and Asian spices. Sensuous palate feel and tremendous length make this wine frighteningly drinkable now, yet with a constitution to mature in the cellar for many years. (12 x 75 cl)

WINEMAKERS' COMMENTS: COLOUR: Deep ruby red with purple hues. NOSE: Black currants, plums, cherries, with cinnamon, aniseed, all spice, leather and mocha, balanced beautifully by savoury vanillin oak. PALATE: Full bodied with concentrated flavours of black cherries, plums and blueberries. Fresh and vibrant with peppery spice and earthy characters. It exhibits a silky texture with fine savoury tannins and a persistent length.

Barossa Valley Estate was established in 1985 by a group of Barossa Valley grape growers who saw an opportunity to add value to their harvest. Since its inception, Barossa Valley Estate has gone from strength to strength. Today the portfolio of wines comprises E&E, Ebenezer and Moculta. Each of these ranges is unique and made to a particular style. Barossa Valley Estate really does have the 'Pick of Barossa', with fruit supplied from most sections of the Valley by about 80 loyal growers. This breadth of selection gives Barossa Valley Estate a unique advantage in that the winery can produce a wide selection of premium varieties which are 100 per cent Barossa. Vibrant deep red in colour, this wine has a complex aroma, bold red plum, black currant and chocolate characters with overtones of vanillin oak. Soft, opulent mouth filling flavours of dark plum, cassis and mulberry fruit create an alluring wine of great depth and intensity. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl)

David Powell discovered some land in 1992 that had old Shiraz vines growing on it that were almost dead. After nursing them back to health he secured a contract to supply the grapes to a local grower. After realising that this hobby could be made into a business he decided to go full time. In 1994 he founded the company and named it Torbreck after a forrest in Scotland where he had worked as a lumberjack. The Struie sources fruit from the high altitudes of Eden Valley imparting delicate spice, white pepper and fruit characters. While the Barossa component displays a richer, deeper, more brooding flavour and intensity. The combined structure will reward extended cellaring.A 'modern classic' 'The view from the Struie down across the Dornoch Firth is as inspiring as that of the Valley floor from the Barossa Ranges. This wine is a blend of Shiraz from the Eden and Barossa Valleys, combining the best of both regions'. David Powell Varietal : 100 percent Shiraz Regions : Eden Valley and Barossa Valley . (6 x 75 cl)

Torbreck THE STRUIE Shiraz Barossa Valley from Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley by Torbreck (6 x 75 cl)