Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2021
Torbreck Vintners · Torbreck Vintners, Marananga, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Torbreck's The Struie is the Barossa wine that converts sceptics — people who dismiss Australian Shiraz as jammy and overblown take one sip of this and reassess everything. Powell's commitment to old vine fruit and French oak restraint produces a wine with both the power of the Barossa and the elegance of a great Southern Rhône. It over-delivers at its price point and ages beautifully for a decade. Decant for 45 minutes before serving and watch it open up in layers.
Nose
Intensely aromatic — dark plum, blackberry, cracked pepper, smoked meat, dark chocolate, dried herbs, a hint of violet
Palate
Full-bodied and structured — black cherry, dark plum, chocolate, cedar, black pepper, savoury herbs, fine-grained tannins that carry beautifully
Finish
Long and persistent with dark fruit, pepper, chocolate, and a beautiful mineral spine
- Varietal
- Shiraz
- Blend
- 100% Shiraz (Barossa Valley and Eden Valley fruit)
- Vineyards
- Old vine dry-farmed Barossa Valley sites; Eden Valley parcels for freshness and acidity
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Barossa Spritz: 3 oz Torbreck The Struie · 1 oz Aperol · 2 oz chilled soda water · large orange wedge. Build in a large wine glass over ice, stir once gently.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic — the pepper and dark fruit in the wine echo every herb and fat note in the lamb.
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