Torbreck The Steading
Per bottle £36.95
Quick Facts
- Brand Torbreck
- Bottle Size 75cl
- ABV 15%
- Vegetarians Yes
- Vegan Yes
- Vintage 2017
- Country Australia
- Country Region South Australia
- Subregion Eden Valley, Barossa Valley
- Grape Variety Mourvedre
Shiraz
Grenache - Closure Cork
Intro to Torbreck The Steading –
Torbreck The Steading is full of red fruit aromas such as cranberry, pomegranate, and wild raspberry with mineral and earthy savoury notes coming from the Mourvedre grapes and mineral soils. Medium bodies with complexity and
length across the palate. The tannins and acidity intertwine nicely against the lashings of red fruits.
Full tasting note and winemaking –
The Steading has a fragrancy, purity of fruit, mid-palate concentration and savoury tannin profile that makes it an
exemplary wine. Vibrant aromas of violet, star anise and spice all unfold to reveal an impressive array of underlying fruit flavours. Silky, succulent dark fruits, black olive, savoury earth, liquorice and Asian spice. These complex yet elegant flavours are all neatly interwoven with a perfect balance of acidity and supple, silky tannins. The Steading will continue to develop with time in the cellar, and provide those with patience great enjoyment well into the next decade. 20 months maturation on fine yeast lees.in large 4500L French oak foudre vats. Natural malolactic conversion occurred during time in barrel
On a highland farm in Scotland the collection of barns, stables and outbuildings is known as a Steading. Here in the Barossa Valley the varieties Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz all stand in their own right, however in blending, their strengths create a complex wine of solid, earthy structure. It is sourced from Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz vines that survived the worldwide phylloxera outbreak of the 1880s, and a century later, the vine-pull scheme in the Barossa in the 1980s. The protection of this old vine resource of the Barossa Valley is central to the Torbreck story and this wine, more than any other, is an indication of what is possible from these historic cultivars.
An above average winter rainfall led into a below average spring and summer rainfall, producing small bunches and small berries, leading to a reduced yield. Quality was certainly high, particular amongst our red varieties of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro. Wines of this vintage will be remembered for their impressive colour, structure and
longevity.
The Steading is very much the heart and soul of Torbreck, the wine that exemplifies their philosophy and beliefs – protecting and nurturing the old vine resources of the Barossa Valley is paramount to Torbreck and this wine.
The producer –
Torbreck was created with the aim of building one of the finest wine estates in the world.
It was by drawing on this tradition that Torbreck produced their first wine, RunRig, in 1995 which was crushed from just three tonnes of Shiraz and Viognier grapes. Today, Torbreck pays tribute to these vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines of richness, structure and length that age gracefully.
Whilst the company’s reputation is largely based around its red wines, they have also used the Descendant vineyard to plant Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne which are blended into white wine.
Torbreck’s vision of creating a 100% estate-produced and bottled wine was realised in 2008 when a new winery and administration facility was opened on land acquired from a neighbouring property. This facility enables the grapes to be handpicked, and vinified using the best and most modern equipment available. The wine is then matured in temperature controlled cellars and bottled ‘on the estate’ using a state-of-the art bottling line, before being shipped to many of the world’s best restaurants and fine wine retailers.
Drink with –
Great with full flavoured main courses and also cheeses
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Non UK Mainland addresses
For charges applicable for delivery to remote addresses such as the Scottish Highlands and Islands please note that different charges apply and these are clearly shown at checkout. The charges are per case of 12 x 75cl bottles and the delivery time will be a little longer due to the location.
The Scottish postcodes affected are as follows:
AB 30, 33-38, 41-45, 51-56, DD 8-9, FK 19-21, IV 1-18, 30-37, 40, 41-49, 51 -56, 63, KA 15-17, 27-28, KW15-17, PA 20-49, 60-78, PH 15-26, 30-44, 49, 50, HS 1-9, ZE 1-3
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