Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2024

Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2024Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2024 is a poised Australian red wine blending Eden Valley and Barossa fruit. This expressive Shiraz showcases blueberry, mulberry, blackberry, graphite, and soft tannins with elegant structure and regional power. Ready now, cellars to 2039. Tasting Notes Appearance Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2024 displays an opaque appearance with a dark aubergine core, reflecting the intensity and concentration achieved during the

Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2024 is a poised Australian red wine blending Eden Valley and Barossa fruit. This expressive Shiraz showcases blueberry, mulberry, blackberry, graphite, and soft tannins with elegant structure and regional power. Ready now, cellars to 2039.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2024 displays an opaque appearance with a dark aubergine core, reflecting the intensity and concentration achieved during the exceptional 2024 vintage. The wine's deep colour speaks to the quality of fruit from the skilful blend of a 40-year-old Eden Valley Shiraz vineyard and an 80-year-old Barossa Shiraz vineyard—a marriage of elegance and intensity.

Aroma

The nose reveals lifted aromas of black and blue fruits that leap from the glass. Blueberry, mulberry, blackberry, and black plum create an inviting aromatic profile, melding effortlessly with graphite, sandalwood, liquorice, and dark cocoa chocolate. The lifted aromatics reflect the contribution of high-altitude Eden Valley fruit, whilst the depth comes from lower-elevation Barossa Valley parcels. The fragrant, spiced characteristics developed during the warm early summer of 2024, showcasing the bright colours and fragrance that persisted for several weeks before accelerating to powerful dark fruit character.

Palate

On first sip, the palate is welcoming and plush with abundant black and blue fruits and soft, round tannins. An earthy forest floor note adds complexity, whilst the fruit and acid intermingle nicely across the textured mouthfeel along a line of soft, plush tannins and glossy fruits. Eden Valley fruit contributes structure and lifted aromatics, whilst Barossa parcels provide richness and depth. Matured in a mix of seasoned and select new French oak barriques for around 18 months, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its poised, expressive character. A true pleasure that will reward for up to fifteen years but probably best in the first ten.

Pairs With

This elegant Shiraz pairs beautifully with Texas BBQ ribs, grilled steaks, beef brisket, lamb shanks, venison, aged cheddar, mushroom dishes, and hearty red meat preparations. Serve at 16°C.