Torbreck Descendant 2022

Description

Product DescriptionThe 2022 Torbreck Descendant Shiraz is a powerful yet refined wine born from one of the Barossa Valley’s most respected single-vineyard sites. Located on Roennfeldt Road next to the Torbreck winery, this vineyard was planted in 1994 with cuttings taken from the famed RunRig vineyards. These cuttings represent some of the oldest genetic vine material in Australia, lending a distinct lineage and exceptional quality to this wine. The 2022 vintage, with its cool growing conditions and slower ripening process, allowed for the development of wines with higher acidity, rich colour, and fine tannins—characteristics that will allow this wine to evolve beautifully with age. Crafted through co-fermentation of Shiraz and Viognier, this wine continues the legacy of the original RunRig blend and features subtle yet intricate layers of fruit, spice, and texture. With 20 months of maturation in second-use French oak barriques previously used for RunRig, this wine delivers the signature depth and structure of Torbreck, balanced by a velvety, creamy texture that will reward both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring. Best enjoyed from 2025 to 2044. Pairs perfectly with forest game, lamb, truffles, or mushroom dishes. Maker: Torbreck is a winery on a mission to become one of the world’s great wine brands. Since 1994, they have remained committed to creating exceptional Rhone-style red and white wines that reflect the very best vineyards in Australia’s famous Barossa region. Provenance is everything to them, and they believe that the Barossa is the most exciting place to make wine in the world. With a European sense of tradition, Torbreck pays tribute to the vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines of richness, structure and length that age gracefully. The multi-generational growers, whose descendants arrived here nearly two centuries ago, are the backbone of Torbreck’s winemaking aspirations. They work in partnership with the people of the Barossa who grow their fruit, always aiming to get the very best out of their vineyard sites. At Torbreck, they constantly seek to understand the difference between all of these special places in the Barossa and how this combination of soil, climate and farming experience is reflected in unique grape flavours. They are simply custodians, enhancing the innate expressiveness of the wines and enabling them to reveal over time their individual origins and personality. Torbreck is actually named after the forest near Inverness, Scotland where the winery’s founder, David Powell worked as a lumberjack after completing university studies. Vineyard: The 2022 vintage was characterised by above average winter rains making up for a dry autumn, leading to full canopies and healthy vines for the harvest. A severe hail storm across some parts of the Valley in late October resulted in lower average yields. The summer was remarkably mild with very few days above 30 degrees. Slow ripening in the cooler conditions made for a gentle and drawn out vintage season, resulting in wines with higher natural acidity, rich colours and fine tannins. The wines from 2022 will reward those patient enough to cellar them away. Tasting Notes NOSE – Blackcurrant, Mulberry and Satuma PlumIntertwined with notes of dried apricots, potpourri, cloves, and star anise. A distinct touch of white pepper adds a subtle spice, a result of the cooler growing conditions in 2022. PALATE – Plush & HarmoniousVibrant and full-bodied, with layers of dark Barossa fruits supported by the richness of second-use French oak. Smooth tannins and a creamy, viscous texture showcase the vineyard’s pedigree, while the balance between fruit, spice, and acidity creates a harmonious and long finish. FINISH – Long & PlushA seamless, creamy mouthfeel extends into a long finish, with mild tannins and a bright, cleansing acidity that leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip. This wine has the structure to age gracefully, developing even more complexity over time.