“Opaque ruby color. Lush aromas of black berries and fruitcake are complemented by hints of candied flowers and spices. Crisp and concentrated on the attack, it becomes fuller-bodied on the mid-palate, offering flavors of blackberry, cherry, and allspice, along with a hint of cola. The finish is very long and smooth, with tannins that develop slowly and offer a gentle grip. 2024–2032” (Vinous 2021)
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Eye
Opaque ruby color, bright core
Nose
A rich bouquet with aromas of black berries, plums, and blackberries, accompanied by hints of grass, cinnamon, and lily
Mouth
A concentrated attack, with flavors of black berries, licorice, and violets, balanced by lovely acidity and silky tannins; a very long, smooth finish with hints of Asian spices and black olives
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with honey-glazed chicken strips, a leg of lamb, or a mature cheese...
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About wine:
This GSM blend is well-integrated, rich, and spicy, with ripe, fleshy notes of black plum, blackberry, and black cherry, along with hints of plum skin, cinnamon, and heady, waxy lily of the valley. Velvety smooth and wonderfully drinkable, it was aged for 20 months on fine lees in 4,500-liter French oak casks. 2024–2028
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Ripe, round, and supple, the 2018 Torbreck The Steading was aged in large oak casks, resulting in minimal oak influence. Cherries and mixed berries abound, intertwined with hints of caramel, as well as savory notes of dried herbs, espresso, and black olives. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it is smooth and easy to drink, yet has enough concentration to age for several more years. 2021–2026
Vinous
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Opaque ruby. Lush aromas of black berries and fruitcake are complemented by hints of candied flowers and spices. Crisp and concentrated on the attack, it becomes fuller-bodied on the mid-palate, offering flavors of blackberry, cherry, and allspice, along with a hint of cola. The finish is very long and smooth, with tannins that develop slowly and offer a gentle grip. 2024–2032
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
A rich, decadent red with notes of roasted meat and plums, along with an earthy undertone. Hints of bark. Some cooked fruit. A full-bodied, peppery finish. Supple, rounded tannins. Juicy. 53% Grenache, 28% Shiraz, and 19% Mataro. Ready to drink now.
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