Torbreck Vintners
The Factor Barossa Valley Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Ruby with purple hues, aromas of dark fruits, licorice, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of ripe juicy blackberry and plum with licorice, espresso and oak. Well balanced, great mouthfeel, soft fine tannins, long finish ending with spice, smoky oak and cacao. Very nice!
Ruby with purple hues, aromas of dark fruits, licorice, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of ripe juicy blackberry and plum with licorice, espresso and oak. Well balanced, great mouthfeel, soft fine tannins, long finish ending with spice, smoky oak and cacao. Very nice!
Dec 1st, 2020
The 2016 ‘The Factor’ Shiraz is a monumental wine from this storied estate. Aged for twenty four months in 40% new French oak, this Shiraz weighs in at 15.0% alcohol — but it shows outstanding poise considering the obvious heat of the vintage. On the nose this wonderfully perfumed Shiraz takes on suggestions of rose water and potpourri with red currant jelly and shades of kirsch and licorice that all meld together in the glass. The palate is dense and plush showing a wonderful sense of minerality and tremendous depth. Layers of mocha, exotic spices, creosote and espresso bean flavors run rampant with the high-toned bright red fruits and minerals. A simply stunning effort, this beautiful Shiraz is outstanding in its youth and has decades to go. Drink 2019-2040- 97
The 2016 ‘The Factor’ Shiraz is a monumental wine from this storied estate. Aged for twenty four months in 40% new French oak, this Shiraz weighs in at 15.0% alcohol — but it shows outstanding poise considering the obvious heat of the vintage. On the nose this wonderfully perfumed Shiraz takes on suggestions of rose water and potpourri with red currant jelly and shades of kirsch and licorice that all meld together in the glass. The palate is dense and plush showing a wonderful sense of minerality and tremendous depth. Layers of mocha, exotic spices, creosote and espresso bean flavors run rampant with the high-toned bright red fruits and minerals. A simply stunning effort, this beautiful Shiraz is outstanding in its youth and has decades to go. Drink 2019-2040- 97
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2019
I am not sure if it is because I am drinking wine at 2 pm on Friday or it is truly the wine, but this is AWESOME!!! So flavorful, with a earthy spice edge and huge dark fruit with a subtle jammy edge. All extremely well integrate and balanced.
I am not sure if it is because I am drinking wine at 2 pm on Friday or it is truly the wine, but this is AWESOME!!! So flavorful, with a earthy spice edge and huge dark fruit with a subtle jammy edge. All extremely well integrate and balanced.
Oct 23rd, 2020
