2024 Torbreck Harris Vineyard Grenache, Barossa Valley

From a tiny, old vine site in the Barossa, this Grenache is a study in restraint, perfume and vine age intensity. The Harris Vineyard is planted to deeply rooted bush vines that struggle in sandy soils, naturally limiting yield and concentrating flavour. Torbreck treats this parcel with the same reverence given to its flagship wines, aiming to capture Grenache in a voice that is aromatic and finely structured rather than heavy. The Barossa warmth brings ripeness and generosity, but careful picking preserves lift and spice.

Winemaking is gentle and deliberate. Extraction is controlled to protect fragrance, and oak is used as a frame rather than a flavour. The intention is to let the vineyard speak through texture and tannin, creating a wine that feels transparent and site driven.

In the glass it shows a luminous ruby with garnet tones. Aromas are lifted and complex, opening with wild strawberry, raspberry and red cherry, followed by rose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice. There is a faint earthy savouriness that adds depth beneath the fruit.

The palate is medium bodied and silky, with red berry fruit flowing over fine, powdery tannins. Bright acidity keeps the wine fresh and energetic, while flavours of cherry, cranberry and spice carry into a long, savoury finish. The texture is supple yet precise, balancing generosity with finesse.

It pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled pork, Mediterranean vegetables and herb driven dishes. Drinking impressively now with air, it will cellar comfortably for eight to twelve years, developing earthy and spicy complexity.

This is Barossa Grenache in a refined register, old vine power translated into perfume, texture and quiet intensity.