Torbreck Old Vines GSM Barossa Valley Australia 2018 750ml

Torbreck Vintners was founded in 1994 by David Powell. He began to share-farm vineyards, which allowed Torbreck to obtain fruit from the very best vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Torbreck's highly-acclaimed red and white wines were based on classic Rhone varieties - Shiraz (Syrah), Grenache and Mataró (Mourvèdre); all of which are considered classic varieties of the Barossa.

Today, Torbreck Vintners is owned by Proprietor Peter Kight with the aim of building one of the best wine estates in the world.

This red wine is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre that was hand-harvested from old vines, some as much as 100 years old, from the sub-regions of Marananga, Gomersal, and Ebenezer.

Vinification and Ageing:

Fermented in a combination of open top cement, wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. It was aged in well-seasoned French oak hogsheads for 24 months. Each parcel was kept separate throughout the vinification process, until it was finally blended and bottled.

Grape Variety

65% Grenache

10% Shiraz

25% Mourvedre

Tasting Notes:

Color

Deep ruby

Aromas

Lovely aromas of red berry, strawberry, and cherry mingling with savoury, blackpepper, dried spice, earth, and a touch of rosemary.

Taste

Medium bodied palate, dried red and black berries, strawberry, raspberry, blackpepper, and spices supported by fresh, lively acidity and smooth, refined, and lightly chalky tannins. Nicely balanced flavours throughout with savoury, earthy and red berry complexity on the long finish.

Serving Temperature

16- 18 Celsius

Food Pairing Suggestion

Grilled cheese, roast beef

Glass Recommendation

Bordeaux red wine glass