Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz

Growing Region: Barossa Valley, Australia

Chief Winemaker: David Powell

TASTING NOTE:

As Torbreck enthusiasts will be aware - 'Woodcutter's' the name of this Shiraz comes from David Powell's time spent working in the Scottish Highlands as a lumberjack in the Torbreck forest. This wine is slightly more approachable in its youth - than some of the more hardened old vines which make up the core of his other cuvee's.

The fruit for this wine is sourced across the north-western Barossa Valley from dry grown, bush vines, hand harvested and hand tended unique sites that include - Marananga, Greenock, Ebenezer, Gomersal, Moppa, Lyndoch and Kalimna.

The fruit was fermented in a combination of their cement, wooden and stainless steel vats for 6-7 days and then basket pressed into well seasoned hogsheads and French oak foudres for 12 months. Then it was bottled without the use of either fining or filtration.

In the glass you are greeted by a dense, rich and opulent dark red wine. On the nose this wine shows ripe dark berries, spice and earthy notes. The combination of great fruit purity mixed with texture, complexity and finesse gives the palate real presence. All of these elements create a wine that is elegant, structured and powerful and is a fantastic introduction to the Torbreck interpretation of old bush vine Shiraz. The finish is rich, full and lingers with a balanced persistence. Whilst offering immense pleasure in its youth the 2011 Woodcutter's Shiraz if opened in the now would appreciate being decanted for approx 45-60 minutes, then serve at 16-18C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking well this season; and will age gracefully for another 5-7 years.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine match with grilled and seasoned red meats, spicy pizza, tapas and aged hard cheeses, enjoy.

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