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It’s versatile, quietly complex and ready to go the moment it’s opened. For the price, it’s one of the smartest white buys coming out of the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is crunchy, fresh, attractive and very, very pretty. 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It’s a classic blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz, sourced from some of the Valley’s oldest dry-grown vineyards – the kind of sites that give intensity without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage was mild and steady, allowing each variety to ripen slowly and evenly. Fermented gently and matured in older oak to preserve brightness, this wine is all about freshness and flow. Nothing overworked, nothing out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s plush and aromatic – red fruits from Grenache, spice and savoury depth from Mataro, a bit of Shiraz weight tying it all together. The palate is smooth, medium-bodied and lively, with fine tannins and just the right amount of grip. It’s the kind of Barossa red you don’t have to overthink – just open, pour, and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Light on the artefact and high in effortless drinkability, finishing stony, spicy, meaty and moreish. A classic.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Torbreck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276554178603,"sku":"2023 Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles GMS","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023TorbreckCuveeJuvenilesGMS.png?v=1759816844"},{"product_id":"2023-torbreck-the-steading-gsm","title":"2023 Torbreck The Steading GSM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Steading is Torbreck in a nutshell – old-vine Barossa fruit, classic varieties and a focus on balance over power. It’s a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro from more than forty small vineyard parcels spread across the Valley, some with vines that go back to the 1950s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 season was mild and drawn out, and that calm, even ripening shows in the wine. Each parcel was fermented and aged on its own in old oak before being blended. Nothing fancy, just gentle handling and patience to let the fruit do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it’s smooth and open, showing ripe red and black fruits, spice and a bit of earthy depth. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a clean, dry finish, it’s a wine that hits the sweet spot between generosity and restraint. It’s Barossa through and through – full of flavour but never overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Open and unfurled, this is an arrestingly attractive The Steading, and it is drinking right….NOW.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Matthew Jukes (MatthewJukes.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Torbreck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276581310507,"sku":"2023 Torbreck The Steading GSM","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023TorbreckTheSteadingGSM.png?v=1759816821"},{"product_id":"2022-torbreck-the-factor-shiraz","title":"2022 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Factor sits at the serious end of the Torbreck line-up – drawn from a handful of old, low-yielding Shiraz vineyards across the north and west of the Barossa, including Marananga, Greenock and Seppeltsfield. These are tough, dry sites planted generations ago, and they give fruit with immense concentration and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was mild and measured, producing smaller crops and incredible fruit purity. The fruit was hand-picked, fermented in small open vats, basket-pressed and matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak barriques. The winemaking is traditional, but the focus is precision – power held in check by balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is deeply flavoured but not overblown. Layers of dark plum, blackberry and cocoa sit alongside spice, iron and a touch of smoked meat. The tannins are firm but fine, giving shape without heaviness. 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