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.