2023 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz - Viognier 750ml

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2023 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz - Viognier 750mlAwards, Ratings & Reviews 99 100 Matthew Jukes, MatthewJukes. com 2023 Vintage 96 100 Huon Hooke, Real Review 2023 Vintage Deep, dense, glass staining purple red colour. Black fruits on the nose, along with graphite, ironstone and seed spices. Peppery notes underlying in accord with sumptuous blackberry and dark plum fruit, maybe a twist of licorice too, and with airing a whiff of apricotty viognier is evident. This has a lot going on, and the palate

BACKGROUND: Leongatha Vineyard

the juice was racked directly to French oak barrels and large format wooden cuves

Shiraz/Syrah and Bordeaux-variety blends - and showcasing the unique terroirs of some of the region's finest vineyards

basket pressing

character and flavour to deliver the remarkable signature taste

First appearance for Pommard clone in the blend this year

It opens with delicate aromas of citrus

Supreme Gold Prize – Hong Kong International Food Fair

and built to evolve gracefully over decades

95 points – James HallidayCelebrated for its richness

The Petit Verdot

The length of oak maturation underpins the aroma adding complexity and depth