Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2023
G 98
Deep crimson. Fresh blackberry, ironstone, graphite, marzipan aromas with liquorice/aniseed notes. Massively concentrated with saturated black cherry. Blackberry pastille fruits, dense chocolaty firm tannins, superb mid-palate richness/sucrosity and integrated roasted chestnut notes. Finishes chocolaty, a touch juicy with a loose-knit graphite plume. Very impressive ultra-fine Barossa shiraz. Now–2040 Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Viognier 2023 G 98 Deep crimson. Classical black cherry, meaty, praline, vanilla marzipan aromas with panforte, herb notes. Concentrated and supple with black cherry pastille, panforte, apricot flavours, chocolaty textures and balanced vanilla, mocha notes. Chocolaty firm with apricotty, stone fruit notes at the finish. Lovely pure acid line and aniseed notes give freshness, and lengthens the palate. Western side of Barossa – superb old vine material. Average age 120 years old. 2028–2045 Turkey Flat Vineyards Single Vineyard Stonewell Shiraz 2024 G 98 Deep crimson. Lifted dark chocolate, dark musky plum aromas with marzipan notes. Richly concentrated dark plum, blackberry pastille fruits, plentiful fine gravelly textures, well-balanced mocha, marzipan notes and fresh underlying mineral acidity. Velvety firm with persistent dark berry fruits. Very impressive with superb mid-palate richness, density and torque. 2028–2042 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2022 G 97+ Deep crimson. Very attractive pure elderberry, blackberry, sage, bush garrigue with hints of roasted walnut/marzipan. Generous blackberry, raspberry fruits, some brambly notes, fresh peppery/al dente/ bittersweet textures, underlying savoury notes, a hint of caramel, and fresh long crunchy acidity. Very pure, tight and incomplete but should unfold, build richness and volume with a few more years of bottle age. A sleeper vintage? I would bet on it. Matured for 20 months in 8% new and 92% seasoned French oak hogsheads. 14.5% alc 2028–2046
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