2023 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz - Viognier 750ml

Awards, 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 is powerful and long-lasting with real depth and panache. The tannins are abundant and deliciously supple. A big red with grace”

96/100 — Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate · 2023 Vintage

96/100 — Jamie Goode, WineAnorak · 2023 Vintage

About This Wine

Benefiting from coveted attributes and a unique source of genetic material, this wine is the direct descendant of ancestor RunRig.

This single vineyard, located next to the winery block on Roennfeldt Road, was planted in 1994 with cuttings taken from RunRig grower vineyards - some of the oldest genetic vine material in Australia.

Shiraz is crushed straight on top of Viognier, which has been lightly pressed for RunRig, and the blend of fruit is then co-fermented. Maturation over 20 months is in barrels that have previously been used for RunRig.

The 2023 growing season brought above-average rainfall in winter and spring and a cooler summer. Through dedicated commitment to viticulture practices, such as hand pruning and harvesting with careful soil management, the vintage resulted in low-yielding and resilient fruit.

Producer Notes

Wonderfully lifted perfumed aromatics of fresh black and red fruits complemented by spice and florals wafting from the glass. Blackcurrants, mulberry, cassis, and satsuma plum intertwine with potpourri, dried apricots, cloves and star anise.

The palate shows the integration of dark Barossa fruits complimented by second use RunRig French oak barriques balancing the trademark viscosity of this site. A full-bodied wine with elongating, plush mild tannins balanced by a dense yet creamy like texture extolling the vineyard pedigree.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2023
• Grape Variety: 96% Shiraz, 4% Viognier, co-fermented
• Region: Marananga / Barossa Valley / Barossa / South Australia / Australia
• Maturation: 20 months in second fill French oak barriques, previously used for RunRig
• Production Attributes: Hand pruning and harvesting with careful soil management
• Vineyard / Geo info: Descendant vineyard, planted in 1994 with cuttings from the RunRig vineyards
• Alcohol: 15%
• Acidity TA: 5.88 g/L
• Acidity pH: 3.59
• Sweetness: Dry
• Drinking Window: 2026-2045