[SOLD-OUT] Torbreck Descendant Shiraz Viognier 2003

"The Descendant is a single vineyard Shiraz-Viognier which, as the name implies, is a direct descendant of RunRig. The Descendant vineyard Shiraz expresses tar and black olive, offset wonderfully by the jasmine and apricot aromatics of Viognier. David Powell, Notes sourced from torbreck.com

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Robert Parker 96 points!
"David Powell, unquestionably one of the world's finest wine producers, has an uncanny ability to discover old vine Barossa vineyards, and then secure long term contracts for their fruit. It is amazing that such high quality sources have not already been plucked by Australia's giant wine corporations. Torbreck's wines continue to get better and better, combining the old vine ripe fruit of Barossa with a European sensitivity to elegance and balance. Primarily Shiraz with a tiny dollop of Viognier, the blockbuster 2003 Descendant spent 18 months in used French oak (barrels that were previously used for Torbreck's flagship cuvee, Run Rig). A spectacular perfume of flowers, blackberries, cassis, licorice, and honeysuckle is followed by an unctuously textured, full-bodied red displaying a seamless integration of wood, tannin, acidity, and alcohol. With elegance, power, richness, and just about everything one could want in a full-throttle, beautifully balanced dry red wine, it will drink well for 12-15 years.Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005) Robert Parker

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"Intensely perfumed and highly spiced, this sweet and richly endowed Barossa shiraz reveals pristine and floral aromas of cassis, blackberries, dark plums over a restrained oak background. Smooth and supple, it's juicy and slightly jammy, ripe and concentrated, with a sweet viognier lift enhancing the brightness and length of shiraz flavour. Firmly structured, with firm and drying tannins, it's accentuated and assertive. Drink 2011-2015."
Jeremy Oliver, OnWine.

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"Finely honed, focused and brilliant in flavor, with that distinct twang of fruity spice from Viognier adding a welcome lift to the dark berry, sloe plum and dried apricot flavors that linger expressively on the long finish. Shiraz and Viognier. Best from 2006 through 2015."
HS, www.winespectator.com

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Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Barossa Valley

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz blend

Size:

750mL