2021 Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz (750ml)

Shiraz from Barossa, Australia

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From the iconic Barossa winery ranked among the “upper level of all Australian producers” according to Vinous critic Josh Raynolds, the rich and powerful 96 pt. 2021 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz boasts a core of juicy, dark fruit with layers of structured, savory tannins on a long finish, a go-to Shiraz for savvy Aussie fans seeking outstanding value to enjoy over the next decade at a bargain price.

Founded by veteran Barossa winemaker David Powell three decades ago, Torbreck has remained a leader in the region since its purchase by Pete Kight, rising to “its best form yet” according to Angus Hughson of Vinous under former Peter Lehmann winemaker Ian Hongell who has been crafting the estate's wines including the Woodcutter's Shiraz since 2017. Called “one of the most exciting regions on earth for Shiraz” by the Wine Advocate’s Erin Larson, Torbreck has been a key player in Barossa’s evolution to a lower intervention, vineyard driven approach over the last decade, employing a greater understanding of the diversity within the region and producing “sleeker, age-worthy wines with subtle balance and sophistication” according to critic Angus Hughson. Considered its entry level Shiraz, the impressive 2021 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz is sourced from younger vines in Barossa’s cooler Eden Valley blended with hand harvested old vine fruit from the warmer Barossa valley floor, open fermented and aged in well-seasoned hogsheads and French oak foudres for 12 months to reveal luxurious fruit hinting of pepper and spice expertly balanced by refined acidity with seamlessly integrated oak, the cooler 2021 vintage creating “wines with power and grace that should age very well” according to Vinous critic Angus Hughson.

Described as offering “a taste of the Torbreck style at a reasonable price” by the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski, the richly textured 96 pt. 2021 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz is meticulously crafted to reflect Barossa’s exceptional terroir, promising lovers of Aussie Shiraz a decade of pleasurable drinking at an unbeatably affordable price.

96JS

Lovely ripened blackberries and raspberries. Al dente. Full-bodied yet so refined and focused with crisp acidity and ultra-fine, creamy tannins. Succulent and crunchy but focused and structured. Bright and purposeful. Drink after 2024 but already hard to hold back. Screw cap.

96 points, James Suckling (Nov 2022)

Alcohol By Volume: 15.0%

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