Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Torbreck |
Jahrgang | 2016 |
Land | Australien |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Traube | Syrah/Shiraz, Viognier |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Aus Original Holz Kiste |
Label | Perfekt |
Trinkbar | -2035 |
Vorrat | 0 |
A blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier made just prior to bottling, the 2016 RunRig is a complete masterpiece. It kicks off with elegant notes of pencil shavings accenting blueberries and blackberries on the nose, then shows incredible, palate-staining intensity of fruit in the mouth. It's full-bodied, plush and velvety without being unstructured and manages to be fruit-forward yet savory on the long-lasting finish, where it picks up hints of mocha and black olives. This should be drinkable with pleasure throughout its entire two-decade life (it may live longer from cold cellars or in larger formats), but if I were lucky enough to have a bottle or two, I'd try the first one about 10 years out. Scheduled for June 2019 release.
Old-vine magic. Some even come from 1858. The decadence and dusty, antique aromas and flavors are very impressive, yet it’s not overdone. Licorice, dark berries, smoke and graphite. A blend of 98% shiraz and 2% viognier.