Torbreck – Shiraz

2022 Woodcutter’s Shiraz
“You’d imagine a high country Scottish Woodcutter might like a satisfying red at the end of the day – something rich, warming, full-bodied and affordable.”  This 100% Shiraz wine reflects the up and coming Shiraz vineyards of the Barossa Valley, rather than the battle hardened old vines that make up the core of other cuvee’s. But like all Torbreck wines, Woodcutter’s Shiraz receives the very best viticultural and winemaking treatment. Although this wine is constantly praised for its succulence and richness, there is also a complexity and texture which is rarely found at this price.

The 2022 vintage was characterized 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 Barossa Valley in late October resulted in lower average yields. 

The summer was remarkably mild. Slow ripening in the cooler conditions made for a gentle and drawn out vintage season, resulting in wines with higher natural acidity, rich colors and fine tannins. The wines from 2022 will reward those patient enough to cellar them away.

Lifted blue and black fruits of blueberry conserve, mulberry, wild blackberry and black plum. There is a forest note that exhibits characters such as sandalwood, rosemary and wild thyme. 

Soft caressing tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel from plump Shiraz berries gives this wine a posture that belies its pedigree. The poise and piquancy of the fruit sitting on top of the structured mouthfeel provides confidence to cellar for 5-10 years.