Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Torbreck
Label Name:
 
Runrig
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 97%, Viognier 3%
Method:
 
Fruit from 120–160‑year‑old vines; small-batch fermentation with ~3% Viognier added; matured ~30 months in ~60% new French oak before bottling.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Opaque purple; aromas of tar, smoke, lavender, black pepper, blueberry and black raspberry. Dense, opulent palate with velvety tannins, dark chocolate and roasted-meat notes, finishing long and concentrated.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu, beef rendang — rich, grilled or spice-forward dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Torbreck, founded by David Powell in 1994 at Marananga (Barossa), produces Rhône-style wines from old-vine Barossa fruit; RunRig is the estate flagship made from very old Shiraz vines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98/100 (Jay Miller); Wine Spectator 95; James Suckling 93