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    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023
    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023
    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023
    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023
    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023
    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023
    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023

    Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023

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      Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Viognier 2023 is one of the estate’s flagship Barossa Valley releases, built around old dry-grown Shiraz and a small addition of Viognier. RunRig is often compared with the fragrant, structured Syrah-based wines of Côte-Rôtie, while also carrying the richness and depth associated with powerful Barossa Shiraz. The 2023 vintage reflects a cooler, wetter and later growing season, with harvest taking place around a month later than usual for many vineyards. Torbreck notes that this season produced wines with bright colour, freshness, natural acidity and strong longevity potential.

      The wine is produced from six distinguished old-vine Shiraz vineyards in the Barossa Valley, with some plantings exceeding 170 years of age. Each parcel is hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented separately in traditional open-top fermenters before being basket pressed. The wine is matured for approximately 30 months in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques. A small proportion of Viognier is blended prior to bottling to enhance aromatic lift and complexity. Bottled unfiltered, the 2023 RunRig preserves intensity, purity and site expression. The result is a dense, structured and deeply layered Barossa red with dark fruit power, floral nuance, savoury detail and the balance to age gracefully for decades.

      Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Viognier 2023 is one of the estate’s flagship Barossa Valley releases, built around old dry-grown Shiraz and a small addition of Viognier. RunRig is often compared with the fragrant, structured Syrah-based wines of Côte-Rôtie, while also carrying the richness and depth associated with powerful Barossa Shiraz. The 2023 vintage reflects a cooler, wetter and later growing season, with harvest taking place around a month later than usual for many vineyards. Torbreck notes that this season produced wines with bright colour, freshness, natural acidity and strong longevity potential.

      The wine is produced from six distinguished old-vine Shiraz vineyards in the Barossa Valley, with some plantings exceeding 170 years of age. Each parcel is hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented separately in traditional open-top fermenters before being basket pressed. The wine is matured for approximately 30 months in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques. A small proportion of Viognier is blended prior to bottling to enhance aromatic lift and complexity. Bottled unfiltered, the 2023 RunRig preserves intensity, purity and site expression. The result is a dense, structured and deeply layered Barossa red with dark fruit power, floral nuance, savoury detail and the balance to age gracefully for decades.

      Maker

      Torbreck

      Varietal

      Shiraz Viognier

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Barossa Valley

      Vintage

      2023

      ABV

      15.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Torbreck Runrig Shiraz Viognier 2023

      “The 2023 RunRig came from a cool, wet and late season, and the wine tastes so clearly both like RunRig and like 2023. It is savory and dense, powerful and concentrated, and the 1% Viognier (added, not co-fermented) contributes a gentle sway of flowers and dried apricots to the mix. This is a wonderful wine, one that ages with grace and ease. Last year, I did a vertical of the RunRig back to the first vintage, 1996, and the wine revealed itself to be sensitive to vintage variation yet true to its regional sourcing and identity. The fruit for this wine comes from six old-vine vineyards in the Barossa, each chosen for its textural, structural and flavor attributes. 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.”

      — Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, 97 Points

      “This is luscious and fine with black cherry and blackberry fruit, showing amazing texture, and a spicy framing to the fruit. It’s still quite primary with lovely fruit and a nice grainy structure.”

      — Jamie Goode, Wineanorak, 96 Points

      Philosophy | Torbreck

      At Torbreck, the philosophy is centred on a deep respect for the land, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the Barossa Valley. With a focus on provenance, Torbreck believes that great wines begin in the vineyard, where the combination of soil, climate, and the expertise of multi-generational growers comes together to produce fruit of exceptional quality.

      Torbreck embraces a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of each vineyard site to express themselves in the wine. This approach ensures that the wines are true to their origins, showcasing the complexity and individuality of the Barossa Valley. By using traditional methods such as hand-picking, careful fermentation, and selective maturation in premium oak, Torbreck produces wines that are rich, structured, and capable of ageing gracefully.

      This commitment to quality, paired with a deep understanding of the land, ensures that Torbreck wines are always a true reflection of their terroir—wines that are not only exceptional in the present but will continue to evolve and reveal their full potential over time.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Layered and perfumed

      Satsuma plum, black cherry, dried rose petals, graphite, cocoa, star anise, Earl Grey tea, black olive, sandalwood and cardamom.

      PALATE
      Dense and powerful

      Dark plum, blackberry, black cherry, savoury spice, cocoa, fine-grained tannins, natural acidity and subtle Viognier lift.

      FINISH
      Long and contemplative

      Lingering dark fruit, floral spice, graphite, cocoa, firm structure and savoury oak detail.