Torbreck The Steading 2022 3L

Product Information: The Steading is Torbreck’s signature wine and is very much the heart and soul of the range. It’s a wine that exemplifies their philosophy and beliefs. Comprised of 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 Steading is the result of the serendipitous discovery of small remnant patches of withered ancient vines, some well over a century old, that have been carefully nurtured back to life. 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. The Steading is a collection of 45 different sources of fruit from Barossa’s sub-regions (Gomersal, Lyndoch, Greenock, and Moppa) including some from Torbreck’s own vineyard estates as well as from growers on a share-farming basis. These 50% Grenache , 31% Shiraz, 19% Mataro are vinified separately and blended once their being individually quality assessed. After blending, it undergoes 20 months maturation on fine yeast lees in large 4500L French oak foudre vats. Natural malolactic. This results in generous and supple flavours combine with its silken texture in a wine that defines what is possible only in the Barossa. Maker: Torbreck is a winery on a mission to become one of the world’s great wine brands. Since 1994, they have remained committed to creating exceptional Rhone-style red and white wines that reflect the very best vineyards in Australia’s famous Barossa region. Provenance is everything to them, and they believe that the Barossa is the most exciting place to make wine in the world. With a European sense of tradition, Torbreck pays tribute to the vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines of richness, structure and length that age gracefully. The multi-generational growers, whose descendants arrived here nearly two centuries ago, are the backbone of Torbreck’s winemaking aspirations. They work in partnership with the people of the Barossa who grow their fruit, always aiming to get the very best out of their vineyard sites. At Torbreck, they constantly seek to understand the difference between all of these special places in the Barossa and how this combination of soil, climate and farming experience is reflected in unique grape flavours. They are simply custodians, enhancing the innate expressiveness of the wines and enabling them to reveal over time their individual origins and personality. Torbreck is actually named after the forest near Inverness, Scotland where the winery’s founder, David Powell worked as a lumberjack after completing university studies. Vineyard: The 2022 vintage was characterised by above average winter rains making up for a dry autumn, leading to full canopies and healthy vines for the harvest. A severe hail storm across some parts of the Valley in late October resulted in lower average yields. Slow ripening in the cooler conditions made for a gentle and drawn out vintage season, resulting in wines with higher natural acidity, rich colours and fine tannins. The wines from 2022 will reward those patient enough to cellar them away. Aroma – Dark Plum, Woodsy Spice, Cinnamon Bark Deep crimson to dark plum core. Intensely lifted red and blue fruits dominate the aromas of mulberry, red plum, redcurrant and red cherry. Spices like sandalwood, cinnamon bark, and star anise also add complexity. Palate – Dense, Plush Red Fruits, Silky Feel The palate is more robust than past vintages with denser plusher red fruits and a silky mouthfeel and added weight that glides across the tongue. Finish – Firm Tannins, Red Fruits, Savoury Complexity The firm tannins and driving acidity intertwine nicely against the lashings of red fruits and savoury complexity Plum and fresh meaty aromas, spicy/earthy background, some grenache florals peeping through; medium-full bodied and a soft fleshy tannin texture. Very pleasing and drinks well already. – Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 92 Points. The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Grenache 50%, Shiraz 31%, Mataro 19% Country – Australia Region – Barossa Valley, South Australia Vintage – 2022 Bottle Size – 3L ABV – 15%