Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.2

Aussie porch pounder
Suckling 94
The Roussanne was aged in stainless steel, while the Marsanne and Viognier aged on the fine lees for 8 months in a combination of seasoned and new French oak barriques.

Inspired by the rich, luscious and mineral scented dry whites of the Rhône Valley, The Steading - Blanc is sourced entirely from the Descendant Vineyard on Roennfeldt Road first planted in 1994 on the Torbreck estate. The ripe, fleshy, barrel fermented Viognier and Marsanne gives the palate a textural edge whilst the Roussanne contributes it’s more flinty and austere personality." - WINERY NOTES — 2 years ago

Nugs

9.0

A spicy red with cherry, oak, pepper notes with slight earthy notes, medium bodied and long acidic aftertaste. — 6 years ago

JeremyC

9.4

The last of these 12's. Was getting nervous it could be close to post peak but.....wow! Intense, balanced, complex acidity, oak, fruit. A wine that makes you consider qualities of Burg and Rhone tho this btl perhaps not AS MUCH as the last. Very old world in nature. Could hv waited but very happy to hv enjoyed it and shared. Wnehse. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2013 — 9 years ago

Brash Higgins

9.2

Wow, I still have another case of this. showing some mature characters, not quite into kerosene, more lime cordial or brown lime. Great Acid keepin' It going strong. — 9 years ago

Simon Schaffer

9.0

Delicious. Will only get better with age... — 9 years ago

John Riddick

9.0

Fresh, light, low alcohol. I could drink this everyday all day instead of water. You could say it's gulpable in the best way. — 10 years ago

with Lauren

Guy Des Rosiers

8.9

Still deep ruby, with very slight bricking. Plum, Asian spice and soy on the nose. Fairly full-bodied, balanced acidity, with well-integrated tannins and still vibrant fruit. The oak, while present, stands firmly in the background. Excellent steak wine. — 3 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.5

From the winery: "This single vineyard wine, located next to our winery block on Roennfeldt Road, was planted by Dave Powell in 1994 with cuttings off old RunRig vineyards - some of the oldest genetic material in Australia. The Barossa's first co-fermented Shiraz/Viognier, Descendant has been joined by many more in the last couple of years - a testament to its success. Shiraz is crushed straight on top of Viognier, which has been lightly pressed for RunRig. The blend of fruit is then co-fermented and later the wine is matured for 18 months in barrels that had been previously used for RunRig. The deep red clay soils in this vineyard produce fruit which is very savory, textured and rich, a satin-like texture and a glorious perfume. Of all the Torbreck releases this is one that really needs patience. Its immediate charm can be enjoyed upon release with a few hours breathing, but after the first 6 months, the rest should be locked away for at least 5 years." — 5 years ago

Jacinta Chong

9.0

Lock’s wine collection. — 8 years ago

Stephen Carpenter

9.6

If you can find this wine you should definitely give it a try. It needs at least 10 years to really open up. Preferably longer. — 9 years ago

Andrew S

9.2

Kirsch, spice, cedar, vanilla on the nose. Palate shows concentrated kirsch and underripe blackberry with cedar and eucalyptus/sage. A revisit of the vanilla and caramel. I think this would be better in another 3-5 years. — 9 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.1

Skin contact/natty. All the good parts of orange wine and none of the bad. Killer. — 10 years ago

Sam Gardner

9.0

Apple pear honey. A subtle depth to a fruity fresh glass of SA deliciousness. — 3 years ago

Maarten 't Hooft

9.6

Nice Pinotage that has a little hint of Pinot Noir. Good alternative to Syrah and went well with the lighter courses like duck/melon and cheese — 4 years ago

Kirk Loomis

9.1

Sals Radford - Fruity easy to drink — 6 years ago

Ryan Merkley

8.9

Sold as Pearce Predhomme, this is beautiful, earthy, Radford Dale Syrah/Cincault blend with great balance, and just the right bit of funk. It is unreasonably cheap for what it is. Go buy a case. — 9 years ago

Tara Rowland

9.2

Developing nicely since my last go...much more tertiary — 9 years ago

John Beadle

9.0

Lively, slightly sour but pleasant, fruit forward young berry flavours. Medium finish. Light tannins. — 9 years ago

Scott Rowe

8.9

Super zingy, fresh and racy acid.
I love Eden Valley. — 9 years ago