Torbreck Runrig 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Torbreck
Label Name:
 
Runrig
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 98.5%, Viognier 1.5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores include James Suckling 98 pts, Wine Spectator ~95 pts, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate reported 96–98 pts across reviews; widely regarded as a top-tier Barossa Shiraz with 15+–20+ year aging potential

Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated Shiraz with blackberries, black cherry, satsuma plum, dark chocolate, tar and warm spice. Plush, velvety texture with finely grained yet powerful tannins, balanced acidity and a long, spice‑driven finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, porterhouse or tomahawk steak; braised lamb shank, osso buco, beef short ribs; hearty stews and aged hard cheeses. Asian pairings: Korean galbi, Chinese red-braised beef, Sichuan pepper beef, Cantonese char siu and Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old‑vine Shiraz (six parcels), small addition of Viognier prior to bottling; open-top ferments, extended maturation (~30 months) in French oak barriques (≈50% new); bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Torbreck, founded 1994 by David Powell, focuses on old‑vine Barossa Shiraz; RunRig is the flagship, blended from multiple ancient dry‑grown vineyards. Ian Hongell is current chief winemaker; estate known for Rhône‑style, ageworthy wines.