Torbreck RunRig 2002

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BN#154375

Varietal	Syrah, Viognier
Category	Red Wine
Region	Australia : South Australia : Barossa Valley
Producer	Torbreck
Alcohol	14.5%

$275.00
On Sale $225.00
SKU10819

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Torbreck was established in 1994 by David & Christine Powell and is located on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. It is named after a forest in the Highlands of Scotland. David Powell is a former lumberjack who picked up his oenological skills working in various vineyards. His vines are predominantly dry-grown (so no irrigation whatsoever), nearly all are 80-125 years old (which means incredible extraction/complexity), and are tended and harvested by hand (always the best way to go). The wines reach unbelievable levels of power, intensity, complexity and finesse, and have the high Parker scores to prove it. Many believe that old vine Syrah & Grenache from Barossa have much in common with classic Rhone Valley wines in taste & style. This RunRig is the winery's flagship offering, pair with grilled steak, rustic cassoulet or your finest beef stew.

Wine Advocate The 2002 Run Rig (97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier aged in 100% new French oak) represents the essence of old vine Barossa fruit. Extraordinarily opulent and rich, but playing it closer to the vest than the 2001, it gets my nod as one of the most remarkable wines made in either the Southern or Northern Hemisphere. An inky/purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous bouquet of apricots, honeysuckle, black raspberries, blackberries, licorice, and a hint of roasted meats. The wood has been soaked up by the wineÍs extraordinary concentration. Fashioned from four sectors of Barossa (Maranaga, Koonunga Hill, Moppa, and Greenock), it spent 30 months in primarily new oak, and was bottled without fining or filtration. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020+. Score: 99. —Robert Parker, October 2005.

Wine Spectator Feels a bit reticent, with a shy range of aromas and tightly packed blueberry, plum and cherry flavors that pop right through the finish, extending into a long, generous aftertaste. Tightly wound now; needs cellaring. Shiraz and Viognier. Best from 2009 through 2020. 1,500 cases made Score: 93. —Harvey Steiman, July 31, 2005.

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