Torbreck Vintners
Woodcutter's Barossa Valley Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Spice and fruit combo on the nose is great. A touch of dusty oak. Love the fruit weight this has going and well balanced with the tannins. Drinks beautifully.
Spice and fruit combo on the nose is great. A touch of dusty oak. Love the fruit weight this has going and well balanced with the tannins. Drinks beautifully.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2015
Our marinaded tri-trip wine.
Good things happen when you take a good producer’s entry level wine and lay it down for 4-5 years. Then, pair with the right food.
Torbreck makes in descending quality order that I have had; The Laird ($400-$700), RunRig ($175-$200+), The Descendant & The Factor (around $90-$100 ish), their Struie (around $50) and the Woodcutter’s ($16-$24 depending on where you buy it).
The Woodcutter’s shows itself to be a close relative but, lacks some of the structure, depth and quality of fruit from its other siblings. However, the QPR is undeniable!
There are two things I am trying to convey. You don’t always need to spend $100 to $100’s for a really good quality wine. Second, even if you lay down a good entry level wine from a good producer in at least in a good vintage, very good things come through.
This shows, dark currants, ruby, candied; purple fruit mix, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum & blue fruits. Sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, mixed berry cola, soft leather, wood shavings, dry herbaceous notes, dark spice, softly, layered baking spices; vanilla, clove, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon, understated mint/eucalyptus with dark, purple, blue flowers in a violet & lavender bouquet.
The body is; rich; ruby and full. The tannins are round, tarry, chewy and meaty. The structure, tension, length and balance are just a couple steps short of its peak. Dark currants, ruby, candied; purple fruit mix, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum & blue fruits. Sweet tarriness, dark, used, expresso grounds, anise to black licorice, limestone, black pepper, dry, crushed rocks, mixed berry cola, soft leather, wood shavings, dry herbaceous notes, dark spice with palate heat, more pronounced & layered baking spices; vanilla, clove, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon stick, dark, rich turned earth, dark top soils, understated mint/eucalyptus with dark, purple, blue flowers in a violet & lavender bouquet. The acidity is round and nicely done. The long finish is, juicy to dry earthy, well balanced, elegant and persists without end.
The 2013 Woodcutter’s has another 10-15 years of good drinking ahead.
Photos of; their new tasting bar, Sofia during our private tasting with their International Brand Manager and that famous Barossa red clay soil structure with Estate vines.
Our marinaded tri-trip wine.
Good things happen when you take a good producer’s entry level wine and lay it down for 4-5 years. Then, pair with the right food.
Torbreck makes in descending quality order that I have had; The Laird ($400-$700), RunRig ($175-$200+), The Descendant & The Factor (around $90-$100 ish), their Struie (around $50) and the Woodcutter’s ($16-$24 depending on where you buy it).
The Woodcutter’s shows itself to be a close relative but, lacks some of the structure, depth and quality of fruit from its other siblings. However, the QPR is undeniable!
There are two things I am trying to convey. You don’t always need to spend $100 to $100’s for a really good quality wine. Second, even if you lay down a good entry level wine from a good producer in at least in a good vintage, very good things come through.
This shows, dark currants, ruby, candied; purple fruit mix, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum & blue fruits. Sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, mixed berry cola, soft leather, wood shavings, dry herbaceous notes, dark spice, softly, layered baking spices; vanilla, clove, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon, understated mint/eucalyptus with dark, purple, blue flowers in a violet & lavender bouquet.
The body is; rich; ruby and full. The tannins are round, tarry, chewy and meaty. The structure, tension, length and balance are just a couple steps short of its peak. Dark currants, ruby, candied; purple fruit mix, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum & blue fruits. Sweet tarriness, dark, used, expresso grounds, anise to black licorice, limestone, black pepper, dry, crushed rocks, mixed berry cola, soft leather, wood shavings, dry herbaceous notes, dark spice with palate heat, more pronounced & layered baking spices; vanilla, clove, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon stick, dark, rich turned earth, dark top soils, understated mint/eucalyptus with dark, purple, blue flowers in a violet & lavender bouquet. The acidity is round and nicely done. The long finish is, juicy to dry earthy, well balanced, elegant and persists without end.
The 2013 Woodcutter’s has another 10-15 years of good drinking ahead.
Photos of; their new tasting bar, Sofia during our private tasting with their International Brand Manager and that famous Barossa red clay soil structure with Estate vines.
Very enjoyable and well crafted shiraz. Oak is in place to give structure and support to the almost baked black fruits and spices.. Alcohol is warm but doesn't burn. A very good choice for the price.
Very enjoyable and well crafted shiraz. Oak is in place to give structure and support to the almost baked black fruits and spices.. Alcohol is warm but doesn't burn. A very good choice for the price.
1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2015
Open , forward, black & red fruit. Good to drink already with spicy, medium finish.
Open , forward, black & red fruit. Good to drink already with spicy, medium finish.
1 person found it helpfulSep 9th, 2015
wish I had an unlimited supply of 04s
wish I had an unlimited supply of 04s
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2015
I have been enjoying this magnificent quaffer for ten years and, despite its price rise, still find it hard to beat in terms of value for money. Perfect with a curry!
I have been enjoying this magnificent quaffer for ten years and, despite its price rise, still find it hard to beat in terms of value for money. Perfect with a curry!
1 person found it helpfulJun 5th, 2015Niiiiice! Relatively smooth although still young. Plenty of tannins to go longer if you can wait.
Niiiiice! Relatively smooth although still young. Plenty of tannins to go longer if you can wait.
1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2015Big, bold, alcoholic, oaky and unusually, a bit of Brett. Give it plenty of air and it might settle down some over time.
Big, bold, alcoholic, oaky and unusually, a bit of Brett. Give it plenty of air and it might settle down some over time.
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2015
Long astringent. Black berry. Middle body.
Long astringent. Black berry. Middle body.
1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2015
When was last time i had an Aussie wine? Eye opener: inky, dense black purple color, in balance despite its 15%, more restrained blueberries than starburst. Very enjoyable.
When was last time i had an Aussie wine? Eye opener: inky, dense black purple color, in balance despite its 15%, more restrained blueberries than starburst. Very enjoyable.
Dec 20th, 2016