2023 Torbreck 'Woodcutter's' Shiraz

Aromas of blue fruits, black plum, and savory spice integrate with notes of dark chocolate and star anise. The palate features a thick, succulent texture and supple tannins that persist through a rich, fruit-driven finish.

Sustainable farming of low-yielding vines leads to a harvest by hand and fermentation in a combination of cement and stainless steel open-top vats. Winemaker Ian Hongell employs gentle pump-overs to manage extraction before the wine matures for twelve months in seasoned French oak hogsheads and foudres. This aging process emphasizes the vibrant primary fruit rather than new oak flavors.

Torbreck sources this Shiraz from various grower vineyards throughout the Barossa Valley, including sites in Marananga, Gomersal, and Ebenezer. The vines grow in diverse soils ranging from red-brown earth to heavy clay, benefiting from the region’s warm Mediterranean climate and ancient geological history.