Torbreck Woodcutters Barossa Shiraz 2020

“Torbreck” is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland.  And this wine, is one of a kind, that a high country Scottish woodcutter might like a satisfying red at the days end – something rich, warming, full bodied and affordable.

Made from 100% Barossa Shiraz, fruits came from 7 different sub-regions, Marananga, Greenock, Seppeltsfield, Gomersal, Moppa, Lyndoch, and Ebeneze. Some earliest harvest of 2020 came from 3rd March, then the harvest continues until 2nd April. Due to Covid restrictions, things lasted a little longer than usual. After 12 months in well-seasoned French oak hogsheads and Foudre.

Full of freshness and bright youthful fruits, the 2020 vintage of Woodcutter’s Shiraz possesses no small amount of exuberance and personality. Aromatic plum and black cherry with dark chocolate and intensity, yet refined. The balanced palate has a round central core of black and blue fruit that gives way to a complex mid-palate. While offering immense pleasure in its youth, the 2020 Woodcutter’s Shiraz will certainly develop into an impressive wine with a few more years in the cellar. A fantastic introduction to the Torbreck range.

Across vintages, this wine is constantly praised for its succulence and richness, there is also a complexity and texture which is rarely found at this price.