Torbreck Runrig 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Torbreck
Label Name:
 
Runrig
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 98%, Viognier 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 96+; James Suckling 96; Joe Czerwinski (BBR) 98; Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 93 — widely praised and collectible

Tasting Note
Dense cherry, plum and mulberry with dark chocolate, clove, licorice and five‑spice; savory tar and ironstone undertones. Silky, full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins and a very long, persistent finish

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, Peking duck, rich noodle dishes with spicy sauces.

Production Method
Co‑fermented old‑vine Shiraz with a small Viognier addition; fermented in small batches and matured ~30 months in French oak barriques (c.60% new).

Vineyard Info
Founded by David Powell (1994), Torbreck focuses on old, dry‑grown Barossa Shiraz; RunRig is the estate flagship, blended from select old‑vine parcels and made in small volumes for long aging.