Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2023
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Generosity, complexity and old-vine Barossa character define the Torbreck The Steading 2024 in impressive 3L format, a richly layered Rhône-inspired blend from one of Australia’s most celebrated producers. Crafted primarily from Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro sourced from old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, The Steading reflects Torbreck’s dedication to preserving traditional Barossa viticulture and expressive winemaking. The 2024 vintage delivered vibrant fruit concentration and excellent balance, producing a wine that combines plush richness with freshness and savoury detail. Careful maturation in seasoned French oak allows the purity and individuality of the vineyard parcels to remain central to the wine’s identity.
In the glass the wine is deeply aromatic and inviting, opening with layers of red plum, blackberry and raspberry accented by dried herbs, spice and earthy complexity. The palate is supple yet structured, balancing ripe dark and red fruits with savoury undertones and silky tannins. Grenache contributes perfume and generosity, Shiraz adds richness and spice, while Mataro brings earthy depth and structural backbone. The wine’s texture is plush and expansive without sacrificing energy or freshness, carrying through to a long and savoury finish. The 2024 release captures the warmth and character of the Barossa while maintaining elegance and drinkability. Presented in 3L format, it offers excellent cellaring potential and is ideal for celebrations, collectors and large-format wine enthusiasts. This wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, slow-cooked meats, chargrilled vegetables or hard aged cheeses.
Generosity, complexity and old-vine Barossa character define the Torbreck The Steading 2024 in impressive 3L format, a richly layered Rhône-inspired blend from one of Australia’s most celebrated producers. Crafted primarily from Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro sourced from old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, The Steading reflects Torbreck’s dedication to preserving traditional Barossa viticulture and expressive winemaking. The 2024 vintage delivered vibrant fruit concentration and excellent balance, producing a wine that combines plush richness with freshness and savoury detail. Careful maturation in seasoned French oak allows the purity and individuality of the vineyard parcels to remain central to the wine’s identity.
In the glass the wine is deeply aromatic and inviting, opening with layers of red plum, blackberry and raspberry accented by dried herbs, spice and earthy complexity. The palate is supple yet structured, balancing ripe dark and red fruits with savoury undertones and silky tannins. Grenache contributes perfume and generosity, Shiraz adds richness and spice, while Mataro brings earthy depth and structural backbone. The wine’s texture is plush and expansive without sacrificing energy or freshness, carrying through to a long and savoury finish. The 2024 release captures the warmth and character of the Barossa while maintaining elegance and drinkability. Presented in 3L format, it offers excellent cellaring potential and is ideal for celebrations, collectors and large-format wine enthusiasts. This wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, slow-cooked meats, chargrilled vegetables or hard aged cheeses.
Torbreck is a winery on a mission to become one of the world's great wine brands. Since 1994, they have remained committed to creating exceptional Rhone-style red and white wines that reflect the very best vineyards in Australia's famous Barossa region. Provenance is everything to them, and they believe that the Barossa is the most exciting place to make wine in the world. With a European sense of tradition, Torbreck pays tribute to the vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines of richness, structure and length that age gracefully. The multi-generational growers, whose descendants arrived here nearly two centuries ago, are the backbone of Torbreck's winemaking aspirations. They work in partnership with the people of the Barossa who grow their fruit, always aiming to get the very best out of their vineyard sites. At Torbreck, they constantly seek to understand the difference between all of these special places in the Barossa and how this combination of soil, climate and farming experience is reflected in unique grape flavors. They are simply custodians, enhancing the innate expressiveness of the wines and enabling them to reveal over time their individual origins and personality. Torbreck is actually named after the forest near Inverness, Scotland where the winery's founder, David Powell worked as a lumberjack after completing university studies.
The winemaking style at Torbreck is meticulous and dedicated to producing exceptional wines. They use carefully selected 225-litre oak barriques for maturation, known as Dominique Laurent 'Magic Casks'. The oak is personally harvested from Forêt de Tronçais in Allier, and the staves are aged for 48 to 54 months at an exposed location for maximum seasoning. The staves are then hand-made into barrels and heated over three differing flames for several hours, resulting in a gentle toast due to the remarkable density of the wood. Torbreck's winemaking style reflects their commitment to producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Barossa region.
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.
Red plum and blackberry aromas with hints of dried herbs, licorice and warm spice.
Dark and red berry fruits glide through a textured palate with silky tannins and earthy complexity.