Torbreck Vintners

RunRig Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier

9.347 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese
Top Notes For
Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen had this 3 years ago

Jeroen had this 3 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2021
Jordan Kerner

Once again, just wonderful. BlackBerry, Cherry, Cola, juicy plumbs and it developed a hint of vanilla.

Once again, just wonderful. BlackBerry, Cherry, Cola, juicy plumbs and it developed a hint of vanilla.

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2018
Brian Grech

Sulphur and hot rubber blew off immediately. Candy shop, cola candy, raspberry coulis, warm cherry pie, red pepper, paprika, salted plum, baking spices. Garnet color, long finish. At Bouchon Santa Barbara, paired with a boss rack of lamb. Best wine of the year, to the point of hedonic euphoria.

Sulphur and hot rubber blew off immediately. Candy shop, cola candy, raspberry coulis, warm cherry pie, red pepper, paprika, salted plum, baking spices. Garnet color, long finish. At Bouchon Santa Barbara, paired with a boss rack of lamb. Best wine of the year, to the point of hedonic euphoria.

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2015
Bob McDonald

Ripe raisiny aromas. Could not be from anywhere but the Barossa. Satisfying full palate. Good intensity but really over valued for a $200+ price tag from a good vintage. 17.

Ripe raisiny aromas. Could not be from anywhere but the Barossa. Satisfying full palate. Good intensity but really over valued for a $200+ price tag from a good vintage. 17.

Mar 5th, 2015
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

Third of the Australian Shiraz. Seemed disjointed. What a shame....

Dark dark ruby red. Non sweetened maraschino cherries, acetone and chalky undertone. Nose was overpowering and disappointing. Layered palate with dark cherries, dark cocoa and some cherry liquor. Moderate tannins with a medium body and long finish. Nose just killed this. if we had to rate this. 86.

Third of the Australian Shiraz. Seemed disjointed. What a shame....

Dark dark ruby red. Non sweetened maraschino cherries, acetone and chalky undertone. Nose was overpowering and disappointing. Layered palate with dark cherries, dark cocoa and some cherry liquor. Moderate tannins with a medium body and long finish. Nose just killed this. if we had to rate this. 86.

Oct 13th, 2016
Raul Puga

Celebrating my sons HS Graduation. These times we are living in are definitely different and difficult but moments like today with my son and family make you treasure amazing wines like this. Omg!!!

Celebrating my sons HS Graduation. These times we are living in are definitely different and difficult but moments like today with my son and family make you treasure amazing wines like this. Omg!!!

Jun 16th, 2020
Daniel Tan

Low acidity, medium-high sweetness, and quite full bodied without feeling sluggish and encumbered. Intense dark fruit - plummy. Lush. Tannins resolved. Distinct after taste of port in the finish. Would score higher but still comes across a tad alcoholic.

Low acidity, medium-high sweetness, and quite full bodied without feeling sluggish and encumbered. Intense dark fruit - plummy. Lush. Tannins resolved. Distinct after taste of port in the finish. Would score higher but still comes across a tad alcoholic.

May 12th, 2020
John Schlechter

Strong tannins huge could use another decade in the bottle-dark fruits and nuances of lavender cocoa roasted coffee

Strong tannins huge could use another decade in the bottle-dark fruits and nuances of lavender cocoa roasted coffee

Jun 23rd, 2018
Jordan Kerner

Nearly a perfect Shiraz. Refined and now delicate after 15 years.

Nearly a perfect Shiraz. Refined and now delicate after 15 years.

Jun 15th, 2017
Gina Apone

2002 vintage.

2002 vintage.

Sep 4th, 2016