Torbreck The Struie 2017
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The Struie is a wonderfully aromatic and deeply concentrated wine produced from the harmonious combination of both regions, delivering layers of dark chocolate characters and defining structure. Nuances of plum, blackberries, violets and hidden spice characters all further enhance the natural elegance and tension of the fruit quality.
Pairs well with grilled or roast beef, ribs, spicy sausage, big beefy stews, strong or hard cheese.
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James Suckling
The black-licorice and tar aromas really give focus and character to this young red, yet it’s so solid and tight with oyster-shell undertones to the light toffee and smoky flavors. Lavish and agile.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of Barossa Valley (79%) and Eden Valley (21%) fruit aged 18 months in 30% new French oak, Torbreck's 2017 The Struie is another one of the values to be had from this producer. Marked by pronounced floral and blueberry notes, this full-bodied, creamy-textured sexpot is rich and concentrated, with just enough spice to keep the palate engaged through the long, velvety finish.
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Wine Spectator
Plush, with concentrated juicy huckleberry and blackberry flavors at the core and a supple body backed up by velvety tannins. White pepper, espresso and mahogany details combine with an air of elegance to persist on the finish.
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There’s a signature to Torbreck reds, a polished yet sexy appeal to the plush fruit and florals. The Struie is no exception. Plump, plummy fruit and drying flowers are backed by soft, peppery spices and subtle charred notes, like pan scrapings after a roast. The alcohol shows a touch on the palate, and there’s some oaky bitterness at the finish. But there’s also a lovely line of satiny fruit to counteract the drying tannins. It’s a high octane wine, with plenty for big red lovers to enjoy. Drink 2021– 2035.
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Wine & Spirits
This is cool and concentrated up front, with juicy flavors of tart plums and blueberries, along with dark notes of licorice. Then it finishes heady and long, with some warmth in the end. For dark-meat game.
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Torbreck, founded in 1994 by David Powell, is situated at Marananga on the western ridge of the Barossa. Since that time he has produced some of the world's finest 'Rhone varietal' wines, exclusively from Barossa fruit; this has been acknowledged by the wine press in Europe, America and Australia. The overwhelming majority of his vines are dry-grown, nearly all are 80 - 125 years old and are tended and harvested by hand.
The wines have an extraordinary combination of power, intesity, complexity and great finesse, and bearing in mind the age of the vines and the laughably low yields, no Torbreck wine could ever be accused of being heavy, cloying or over-extracted.