Torbreck The Steading 2021

Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant for up to an hour before serving. Founded in 1994 by David Powell, Torbreck has become one of the leading wine estates in Australia and is nigh unbeatable in terms of quality. Terroir and a sense of place are extremely important at Torbreck. The winery brings European sensibilities to its amazing range of Barosso region wines. Torbreck’s fruits come from a variety of independent growers across the Barosso Range, many of whom have been growing vines for several generations. The winery is influenced heavily by the Rhone Valley and largely focuses on Southern French varietals, including Grenache, Syrah, and Mataro, the ingredients for this Chateauneuf-du-Pape-inspired red blend. The Steading shows a stunningly clear nose of red fruits, such as pomegranate, cranberry and hedgerow raspberries. The bouquet has a pleasant earthy foundation, gained from mineral-rich soils and the Mataró grape. Darker fruits envelop the tongue with flavours of cherry and blackberry jam. They are complemented by elements of spice, aniseed, black olive, and flawlessly balanced acidity. It is a perfect mouthful that defines Torbreck’s approach to wine-making. Pair it with barbecued meats or vegetables, a hearty, hot stew or a spicy Gorgonzola.