Torberck 2000 Torbreck Descendant

2000 – Torbreck Descendant – Australien – Region: South Australia – Apellation: South Australia – Syrah – 750 ml. 94 RP

2000 Torbreck Descendant

Tasting Note:

The 2000 Descendant is a single-vineyard Shiraz that includes 8% Viognier. There are 560 cases of the 2000 a magnificent example aged completely in used French oak for 18 months prior to being bottled with no fining or filtration. This exotic offering boasts an inky purple color along with a gorgeously sweet nose of blackberry liqueur intermixed with licorice and Viogniers honeysuckle character. It has great texture fabulous length (the finish lasts for 50 seconds) and incredible fruit purity. I would not be surprised to see it firm up in the bottle. This pedal-to-the-metal full-throttle Shiraz is a singular expression of Barossa Valley fruit. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. Source: Wine Advocate

Rating: 94 RP Reviewed by Robert Parker Date: October 2002