Woodcutter's Barossa Valley Shiraz

Woodcutter is entry level for Torbreck. For just under $20, a very good Shiraz for the money.

This is young and full throttle. Alcohol seems hotter than 15%. But their reds need time.

Lots of ripe; mulberries, blackberries to pie, gooseberries, black raspberries & dark candied black cherries. Anise into black licorice, sweet tarriness, black ground pepper, fresh tobacco, leather, barrel shavings, dark spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, dry crushed rocks, red flowers, lavender, violets, full round acidity and nicely balanced, big tensioned, well structured, lush, elegant, well polished finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls on spice and pleasant earthiness.

It needs to shed its baby fat. Let rest another 3-5 years before opening. In Australian Shiraz hard to beat at this price point.

Black licorice.

Smooth, fruit and licorice on the palate.

Vintage 2016 - Peppers, cedar, sultry. High in alcohol and high in bitters. At this moment I miss balance.

Smelled like a Northern Rhône...meat, dark fruit, flowers. Fun wine.

Ample and generous dark fruit, some animal notes (not Brett), spices and eucalipt. Good body and length

Very one dimensional and lack of depth and finish. Black fruit bomb and jam, little bit heat.

Pretty good Syrah. A bit harsh, but mellowing out with time. Torbreck has a good reputation, so there are more wines to be tried.

Heavy plums and blackberries on the nose, meaty as well, and coarse brown earth. The flavor follows the nose. Big luscious but held back by some hot alcohol.

Dark burgundy in color, smell of black fruit, nail polish cured meat and white pepper, soft silky tannin, medium to long finish with a sweet after taste.