Torbreck Vintners

Torbreck Vintners

The Laird Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

The added semillon adds to the aromatics nicely. Still a bruiser at this point and could benefit with some age given how lush the fruit is. — 19 days ago

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Torbreck Vintners

The Struie Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022

Dark cherry red with purple edge. Chocolate nuance. Black pepper felt my deep throat and nose. Blueberry. Black currant and berry. Concentration. Nutmeg, clove. Sweet and spicy. Silky tannin. The Struie Torbreck 22 @8305, Toscan, 250405-250813 — 6 months ago

K Vintners

The Boy Grenache 2019

Shay A
9.2

Bought at the KV tasting room outside of Seattle a few years ago. Fun visit as they have plenty of wine to meet your palate needs!

I opened this as part of a GSM blind taste. There were 12 wines, including an ‘07 Cayuse GOK, ‘12 No Girls Syrah, ‘21 Allbaer Syrah, ‘12 Torbreck Struie, etc.

Out of 12, this tied for second. This took the bigger profile of the ‘07 GOK, added a juicy fruit factor, removed a kiss of funk, and tada! Double decanted two hours before taste. Translucent ruby in the glass. Aromatics of black peppered rhubarb, green/herbal twang, and cured meat (not overly meaty though). Beautifully elegant profile (and appropriate for Grenache) showing great acidity, whole cluster, with spicy strawberry, sweet jerky and no trace of oak. Defining characteristic of this wine is juicy red fruit framed by black pepper spice. Good now with decant.

92+
— a year ago

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Torbreck Vintners

The Steading Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2022

Full of dark fruit and acid to keep it fresh. A touch disjointed so it needs a few years to integrate. — 19 days ago

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The Factor Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Ron R
9.4

Whoa, what a sublime presentation. Nose displays tobacco leaves, ripe cherries and a dusting of cedar.
Palate is regal - the definition of smooth. Raspberries everywhere. Immature tannins suggest that this should be left for a while. Nice weight and texture leads into a smooth maple syrup finish. Spice box also coming thru after exposure to air. Thank you, Rick.
Mens club, Pittsburgh.
— 6 months ago

Andrew MooreRick K
with Andrew and Rick
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Classic producer

Torbreck Vintners

The Steading Blanc Barossa Valley White Rhone Blend 2022

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

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Torbreck Vintners

Woodcutter's Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022

Somm David T
9.0

Woodcutter is entry level for Torbreck. For just under $20, a very good Shiraz for the money.

This is young and full throttle. Alcohol seems hotter than 15%. But their reds need time.

Lots of ripe; mulberries, blackberries to pie, gooseberries, black raspberries & dark candied black cherries. Anise into black licorice, sweet tarriness, black ground pepper, fresh tobacco, leather, barrel shavings, dark spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, dry crushed rocks, red flowers, lavender, violets, full round acidity and nicely balanced, big tensioned, well structured, lush, elegant, well polished finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls on spice and pleasant earthiness.

It needs to shed its baby fat. Let rest another 3-5 years before opening. In Australian Shiraz hard to beat at this price point.
— 4 months ago

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Torbreck Vintners

Old Vines Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2021

LOVE this australian earthy spicy red blend. Long finish, full body, high alcohol, peppery... Great wine. — 9 months ago

Torbreck Vintners

Cuvée Juveniles Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2017

Stunning, g led GSM, you'd think it was 100%, fresh, layered, apparently no oak but ... I almost don't believe it. — 3 years ago

Two Hands

Barney's Block McMurtrie Road Shiraz 2007

Not up there with Torbreck, but still a worthwhile purchase.

The single vineyard wines begin with the 2007 Shiraz Barney s Block McMurtrie Road in McLaren Vale. It was aged in 50% new French oak for 20 months. Opaque purple-colored,
— 5 years ago

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