Torbreck Vintners

RunRig Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier

9.242 ratings
9.218 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese
Top Notes For
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.6

If you don't decant in a wide hip basin for at least 30 minutes, it won't blow out properly (comes off uber-fruity and disjointed with a burnt-clutch aroma), and you won't get the RunRig of legend. And it IS legendary. I drank the 2003, for reference. I think this is the greatest Aussie Shiraz I've had. There's every spice in the pantry, with gamey meats, smoke galore and juicy dark fruit (at least 3 different raspberry components). If you want something between Aussie and N. Rhone style, this is it. Those who say it is chemical or fruit bomb heavy haven't decanted it properly. This isn't my first RunRig. You just have to serve it right. And I normally dislike expensive Aussie Shiraz, for reference.

If you don't decant in a wide hip basin for at least 30 minutes, it won't blow out properly (comes off uber-fruity and disjointed with a burnt-clutch aroma), and you won't get the RunRig of legend. And it IS legendary. I drank the 2003, for reference. I think this is the greatest Aussie Shiraz I've had. There's every spice in the pantry, with gamey meats, smoke galore and juicy dark fruit (at least 3 different raspberry components). If you want something between Aussie and N. Rhone style, this is it. Those who say it is chemical or fruit bomb heavy haven't decanted it properly. This isn't my first RunRig. You just have to serve it right. And I normally dislike expensive Aussie Shiraz, for reference.

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2016
Petter Landström

2003- to start with, I'm not the biggest fan of Austrailian shiraz.

Really tied up on the nose in the beginning. Opens up with black fruits, charkuteries, smoke, chocolate, tobacco. Not that bad but doesnt really appeal to me. Taste similar notes as the nose but the fruit feels dusty and no real freshness left, the acidity doesnt really hold up. Not that impressed and this wine doesnt get me going.

2003- to start with, I'm not the biggest fan of Austrailian shiraz.

Really tied up on the nose in the beginning. Opens up with black fruits, charkuteries, smoke, chocolate, tobacco. Not that bad but doesnt really appeal to me. Taste similar notes as the nose but the fruit feels dusty and no real freshness left, the acidity doesnt really hold up. Not that impressed and this wine doesnt get me going.

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016
Brian Grech

Glorious

Glorious

Jul 31st, 2023
Brian Grech

Just about my favorite wine in the world. Velvety and viscous, with strong notes of coffee, leather, and spice. Supremely enjoyable. Wine Advocate gave the ‘03 a score of 99, and it’s hard to disagree!

Just about my favorite wine in the world. Velvety and viscous, with strong notes of coffee, leather, and spice. Supremely enjoyable. Wine Advocate gave the ‘03 a score of 99, and it’s hard to disagree!

Dec 2nd, 2020
Deborah Nash

Spicy, peppery

Spicy, peppery

Dec 3rd, 2015
Cynthia Martinez

Absolutely delicious #red #delicately #balanced

Absolutely delicious #red #delicately #balanced

Nov 26th, 2015
Scott Taddeo

Scott had this 7 years ago

Scott had this 7 years ago

Jul 23rd, 2017
Adam Dromi

Adam had this 7 years ago

Adam had this 7 years ago

May 30th, 2017
Vivek Surti

Marketing Director Nashville Wine Auction

9.6

Vivek had this 10 years ago

Vivek had this 10 years ago

Feb 8th, 2015
Allon Englman

Allon had this 6 years ago

Allon had this 6 years ago

Dec 8th, 2018