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Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2016 Wine Review

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2016

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2016

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2018-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Torbreck

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Torbreck's Woodcutter's 2016 is a classic Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Wine grapes are sourced from hand-harvested and hand-tended, low-yielding vines, then open fermented and gently basket pressed before beginning its ageing on fine lees for 12 months in foudres.

Shiraz food pairings: venison stew, venison sausage and wild mushroom sauce, spicy spatchcock partridge.

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This Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2016 was reviewed on August 18, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 78154
  • $27.98 
  • 585 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A divine Shiraz featuring a panoply of black briar, black plum, chocolate, pepper, menthol, fresh herbs and pressed flowers. 92 Points.
Torbreck's Woodcutter's 2016 is a classic Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Wine grapes are sourced from hand-harvested and hand-tended, low-yielding vines, then open fermented and gently basket pressed before beginning its ageing on fine lees for 12 months in foudres. Torbreck is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland -- a tribute to the foresters of this rugged high country. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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