Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2023 Blanc de Blancs 10-14 days on skins

10-14 days on skins

Allen Meadows

intense and chiseled lighter weight flavours offer enough depth and length on the notably dry finish

with a stony

From the lieu-dit of Les Clous which has more limestone soil giving a fresher finer aspect to the aromas and the structure

Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2023 Blanc de Blancs 10-14 days on skinsShiraz from 76 24% Barossa Valley Eden Valley. Deep magenta crimson with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and blood plum underscored with hints of clove, bay leaf, licorice, dried meats, sage, mace, dark chocolate, graphite and violets. Oak, while there, is never a dominant feature in Torbreck wines; it's always about the fruit and the fruit here is black, spicy and has a long pull, with powdered, granitic tannins and plenty of latent power. Dave