Doug Powers

9.5

[We purchased this at the winery on our first trip to Oz in 1989, also Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone Shiraz, which we’ve drunk. I’d been holding this to share with a local Aussie friend, but we can’t seem to get it together. Tagging @Bob McDonald for any additional insights he might have!!] Color is medium red garnet, some nice redfruit and cassis/red currant aromas and flavors, while fully mature, still quite alive as well, any tannins have resolved and this is just a super lovely aged Aussie Cabernet Sauvignon from a great winery, very long, lingering finish, doesnt taste either Napa-like nor Bordeaux-like, I just don’t have enough experience with aged Aussie Cabernet to accurately pinpoint what it might be similar to, great old wine!!! — 18 hours ago

with Bob and Jim

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2001 vintage. 6.7.26. — 4 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Good balanced.
Torbreck Vintners Brossa Valley Cuvee Juveniles 22 @1000, Evac, 260501
— 5 months ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Some petrol/diesel aromas and flavors in this lovely bone dry Australian Riesling, solid acid, some white stonefruits as well, great cut/acidity, medium-long finish, very good! — 7 months ago

with Jim

Diane Heyboer

8.9

Had the 2021 in February of 2026. Lots of blueberry and vanilla with some spice with this one. Enjoyed this one more with food rather than sipping alone. — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

10

Torbreck RunRig Shiraz–Viognier 2021
Barossa Valley, South Australia 🇦🇺

Overview: 
A monumental Barossa Rhône-inspired powerhouse blend of approximately 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier, delivering extraordinary depth, concentration, and architectural structure while retaining aromatic lift and finesse. This is Barossa at its most commanding yet disciplined, massive fruit density wrapped in precision, energy, and length. A wine that commands attention, rewards contemplation, and delivers relentless momentum from first sip to finish.

Aromas & Flavors: 
Explosive black plum, blackberry compote, cassis, and dark cherry saturate the nose, layered with violets, smoked spice, cocoa nib, graphite, and subtle savory meat tones. The palate unfolds in waves of black fruit intensity, crushed stone minerality, licorice, espresso, and warm spice, finishing long, deep, and persistently resonant.

Mouthfeel: 
Full-bodied, muscular, and impeccably structured with commanding tannins that feel polished rather than aggressive. Immense mid-palate density is balanced by freshness and lift, creating a sense of power without heaviness. The texture is authoritative, layered, and built for long-term evolution.

Food Pairings: 
Dry-aged ribeye or wagyu. Slow-braised lamb shank with rosemary and garlic. Venison with black cherry reduction. Smoked brisket. Aged hard cheeses such as Comté, Manchego, or aged Gouda.

Verdict: 
A truly elite expression of modern Barossa Shiraz, concentrated, complex, and unapologetically serious while remaining beautifully balanced and energetic. This is a reference-point wine that delivers immediate impact and exceptional cellar potential.

Did You Know?: 
RunRig is sourced from some of Barossa’s oldest and most revered Shiraz vineyards, with Viognier co-fermented in the traditional Northern Rhône style to enhance aromatic complexity, texture, and freshness.

🍷 Personal Pick: 
This wine completely captured my heart 100%, layered, commanding, and dangerously irresistible. One of those bottles that makes restraint impossible and reminds you why great wine can be genuinely emotional. A true benchmark experience.
— 9 months ago

Jackie Shields

10

So good, smooth, not too sweet and not too dry. — 16 days ago

Big Wave Dave

9.6

Fresh as a daisy. Powerful. Umami, soy, prunes. — 2 months ago

Rodney Miller

9.6

Browning on the edges and drinking extremely well. Tannins have melted and the fruits are subtle but present making this a really good drinker right now. — 3 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Blackberry,mulberry, nicely rich and ripe, good balance, medium-long finish, quite good! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

vintage 2016 | very dark, concentrated force with black fruit, still very elegant, beautiful wine. — 7 months ago

ESF

9.0

QPR out the wazoo - consistent through vintage, technically & varietally correct w/impressive depth of flavors — 8 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Lots of mint on the nose (69% Cabernet Sauvignon; 31% Shiraz) together with blackberry. On the palate plenty of drive and power in this Cabernet Shiraz blend - layers of fruit, oak and spice. Rich and full bodied - the perfect accompaniment for a vintage Porterhouse steak - Waygu marbelling. Oak has integrated since the tasting 5 years ago. A pity that it takes 20 years for Yalumba’s Signature red to reach its peak but probably true. Interestingly the wine is matured for 22 months in American, French and Hungarian barrels coopered at Yalumba. This was the last bottle from a dozen originally purchased. — 9 months ago

Devin Brown

9.0

It’s very good and when you look at value sensational. — a month ago

Mark S.

9.0

Cherry red. Oak vanilla black cherry, berry and plum matured. Black pepper. Herbal.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Bitterness M Body M Finish M 14.5%, good concentration. Penfolds Bin138 Barossa Shiraz Blend 19 @1295, cost, 260801 — 3 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.0

I have this once every 5 years. Always a good bottle. — 3 months ago

Henry Fuseler

8.9

5/1/26. Full bodied and nice fruit. Sits well on the palate. Finish is not rough but is not just smooth. — 6 months ago

KA

9.2

801 Chophouse Tysons Corner — 6 months ago

Frank Lin

8.9

Rich and full bodied. I decanted it for 4 hours and it was a lot better than the last bottle. Amazing structure after 16 years. Would get more in the future. Nutty and spicy. — 8 months ago

Neil Hutt

10

Birthday wine from Dan Selman, absolutely bloody lovely — 8 months ago