Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2013 Tom Cannavan:
97 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.1970 with 97 of 100 points.
"Just released and at time of review only available in-bond, the 2013 Runrig comes from the Hillside vineyards as always are the backbone, six plots along the Barossa hills, all dry farmed. Made in open-top fermenters then aged in French oak, around 40-50% new. Each vineyard is vinified separately and then assembled and blended with a touch of Viognier in most vintages -€“ usually only around 1 to 1.5%. Fabulous nose here, just so much creamy black fruit, but always agile and lifted, with violet and floral notes, liquorice and graphite. There is huge intensity on the mid-palate, real depth of fruit and plushness, silky tannin structure and tightening acid freshness. Pretty fabulous already, but clearly with potential to cellar."
yr. 2012 Tom Cannavan:
96 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points.
"Thirty months in oak (50% new) for this 2012 where Shiraz made 98.5% of the blend. It adds a bit of sizzling bacon fat and meaty development over the 2013, but that is layered onto the plush black fruit, so much plushness and depth, and still little floral glimpses. A really firm core of tannins and acids, but all about the balance, the juiciness, a vital cherry skin edge of tannin and acid, and long and pure in the finish. Just delicious again and will age for decades I guess."
yr. 2001 Tom Cannavan:
96 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points.
"This has a creaminess, a plushness and, yes, a touch of volatility, but that gives a soulful meatiness and meat stock character as well as delicious plushness. The wine spent 30 months in 70% new French Oak, and the small (3%) co-fermented Viognier component adds a touch of nectarine and peachy finesse which brings such a lovely dimension to this beautifully mature example. Lovely stuff."
yr. 1995 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 1995 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points.
"Soaring nose of crunchy black fruits, tar, leather, cream and berries. There is a high, confected, sweet-fruited character adding an aromatic top-note. Full-bodied on the palate it is rich and spicy with plenty of peppery, crunchy fruit and sweet oak. A very clean, fruit-driven and concentrated wine. I noticed later on the back label that this, like Cote-Rotie, has a touch of Viognier in the blend - might account for the lifted aromatics. Ridge, Lytton Springs Zinfandel 1995, California, USA, Dry Red"
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.1970 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 The Wine Front:
96 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
97 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.1970 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.1970 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
100 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 100 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Huon Hooke:
81 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 81 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Falstaff Magazin:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.1970 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Huon Hooke:
93 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
99 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.1970 with 99 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
99 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.1970 with 99 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.1970 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
99 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2012 on 01.10.2017 with 99 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, opak, violette Reflexe. Kräuterwürzige Nuancen von Brombeeren, Lakritze, ein Hauch von Cassis, mineralische Nuancen, hoch attraktives Bukett. Saftig und kraftvoll, schwarze Beerenfrucht, präsente, gut integrierte Tannine, Nuancen von Zimt und Mandelpaste, perfekte, tragende Tannine, überzeugende Frische, reife Kirschenfrucht im Abgang, verfügt über ein ungemein langes Finale und anhaltende Extraktsüße, Reifepotenzial für viele Jahre, Barossa Valley par excellence."
yr. 2004 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2004 on 01.05.2013 with 97 of 100 points.
"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. In der Nase stoffige dunkle Beerenfrucht, Nougat, facettenreich, feines Kirschkonfit im Hintergrund, mit etwas Luft kommen ätherische Nuancen, ein Hauch von Minze. Stoffig, elegant, zart nach Lakritze, feine extraktsüße Frucht, perfekt eingebundene Tannine, feiner Orangentouch im Nachhall, süße schwarze Waldbeerfrucht, tolle Länge, schokoladiger Rückgeschmack, ungemein frisch, wächst mit jeder Minute im Glas."
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2021 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2017 on 01.12.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2015 on 01.12.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
98 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2019 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2019 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
100 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2019 with 100 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
99 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2012 on 01.09.2018 with 99 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2006 on 01.09.2018 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2009 on 01.09.2018 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2015 on 01.07.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
98 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2015 on 01.03.2018 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2014 on 01.09.2017 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
98 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2007 with 98 of 100 points.
"Despite being loaded with complexity?spicy, meaty, savory and vanilla notes all feature in this wine?there's also explosive fruit. Swirls of blueberry and blackberry flavors are head-spinning and the texture is compellingly rich and velvety. If that isn't enough, the finish lasts for minutes. A blend of Shiraz from eight vineyards, all at least 90 years old, plus a tiny proportion of Viognier. Drink now?2024."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2004 with 92 of 100 points.
"There are plenty of reasons the winery gives to account for this wine's hefty price: 125+-year-old vines;new French oak; yields of a half-ton per acre; fruit costs about $7,400 (U.S.) per ton, and is all handpicked. Torbreck's investment pays off?the mixed-plum fruit is beautiful and rich, enveloped in smooth, chalky tannins. Mouthfeel is round and creamy; spicy black pepper aromas are subtle. 800 cases produced."
yr. 2018 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
99 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Torbreck Runrig Shiraz - Viognier" from the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2021 with 99 of 100 points.
