2018 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier, Barossa Valley
A$125.00
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SKU
11154R18
What a lush, charming, wonderfully drinkable wine. The 2018 Descendant, made by fermenting Shiraz on Viognier skins, is a terrific effort, starting from its intriguing spicy, peppery aromas. Those notes are seamlessly intertwined with impressively ripe fruit scents evocative of blueberries and cherries, while the full-bodied palate is plush, creamy and supple without being unstructured or overblown. Softly dusty tannins ground the finish, lending a sense of savory balance to this beauty. Descendent is one of my favorite Torbreck bottlings year after year, and this may be the best one yet.
98 points Joe Czerwinski robertparker.com Jul 2021 Drink 2021-2035
This single vineyard, located next to winery winery block was planted in 1994 with cuttings taken from thr RunRig grower vineyards – some of the oldest genetic vine material in Australia. The deep red clay soils in this vineyard produces fruit that has a glorious perfume, a savoury flavour and a satin-like texture.When Torbreck co-fermented this “descendant” Shiraz with Viognier, it was a first in the Barossa – now Torbreck have been joined by many others, a testament to the success of this Rhone blend.
Shiraz is crushed straight on top of Viognier, which has been lightly pressed for RunRig, and the blend of fruit is then co-fermented. Maturation over 18 months is in barrels that have previously been used for RunRig.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz, Viognier |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98 |
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