Torbreck The Struie is a sumptuous Australian wine perfectly blended with the finest Shiraz from Barossa's Eden and Valley floors. Offering robust but smooth tannins, this full-bodied red is steeped in dark berry, blackcurrant, and chocolate notes, with a balanced hint of spice and rich oak. The Struie showcases a beautiful deep, intense colour complemented by a long, lingering finish, embodying the exceptional quality Torbreck Vintners is known for. Ageing gracefully, it can be beautifully savoured up to a decade from its vintage year, making it a popular choice for wine connoisseurs. Reveal in its complexity and elevated sophistication.

Tasting Notes

The Struie is a wonderfully aromatic and deeply concentrated wine produced from the harmonious combination of both regions, delivering layers of dark chocolate characters and defining structure. Nuances of plum, blackberries, violets and hidden spice characters all further enhance the natural elegance and tension of the fruit quality. The Struie will certainly age tremendously well over the next decade

About the Winery

Torbreck winery, nestled on the slopes of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, is renowned for its unique blending of old-world viticulture and innovative winemaking techniques. Established in 1994 with meagre resources but abundant zeal, the estate rapidly gained a reputation for producing a delectable spectrum of wines that embody the spirit of Australia and rejoice in its distinctive terroir.

Borrowing its moniker from a forest in Scotland where the founder, Dave Powell, once worked as a lumberjack, Torbreck epitomises resilience, evolution and passion. The painstakingly nurtured vineyards of Torbreck are home to some of the oldest vines on the planet. These antique, dry-grown vines yield fruit of incredible concentration and complexity, a trait that truly sets Torbreck apart

Since its inception, Torbreck's mission has remained unwavering: to produce world class wines from classic Barossa Valley grape varieties such as Shiraz Grenache and Mataro. From the plush, easy-drinking Cuvee Juveniles to the ageworthy magnificence of RunRig, this is a winery whose offerings span the pendulum of style and structure.

The commitment to quality at Torbreck is unswerving and the earth-to-glass philosophy that percolates through every corner of the winery; from vineyards maintained using traditional hand-pruning methods to the minimal intervention in the winemaking process, is testament to this.

One visit to this hallowed estate is enough to ignite a lifelong love affair with its wines. As you soak in the breathtaking panorama of the valley, while sipping on some of the world’s most prestigious expressions of Shiraz, it's nigh on impossible not to fall under the spell of Torbreck.

In conclusion, the story of Torbreck winery is a thrilling saga of dreams and desire and, a testament to the power of exceptional wine to nurture community, bridge cultures, and inspire the connoisseurs throughout the world.

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