Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Torbreck
Label Name:
 
Runrig
Vintage:
 
2003
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
95% Shiraz (Syrah), 5% Viognier
Method:
 
Old‑vine Shiraz fruit (multiple Barossa sites) with ~5% Viognier co‑fermented; matured ~30 months in French oak (≈60% new); bottled under natural cork.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Opaque, concentrated black-fruit core (blackberry, plum, blueberry) with violet/apricot lift, licorice, smoked meat, coffee and tar notes; powerful, silky texture and long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled/roast lamb, beef rib‑eye, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, Peking/roast duck with hoisin.
Vineyard Info:
 
Torbreck, founded by David Powell in 1994, produces RunRig as its flagship from multiple old‑vine Barossa vineyards (some >90–150 years), focused on traditional, low‑yield, hand‑picked fruit.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 99 pts (Oct 2006) and later re-reviews; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous ~94; Jeb Dunnuck ~96