Torbeck Old Vines Grenache Shiraz 2005

Barossa Valley, Australia
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Natalie's Score: 91/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 80721 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $20.95 Alcohol: 14% Drink: Now Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Torbeck

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: This blend of two classic Rhône varieties, Grenache and Shiraz (aka Syrah), is packed with concentrated fruit flavors. Dry, with a supple texture, it’s bursting with black raspberry, juicy strawberry, peppery spice and vanillin-oak flavors that culminate in a lengthy finish. My note: Torbreck’s owner and winemaker David Powell continues to make what are some of Australia’s greatest wines. A flamboyantly-styled, intense wine with dense notes of blackberries, plums, game meats and cigar. A lengthy finish adds to its enjoyment. Food matches: beef wellington, herb-crusted cheese, Mexican dishes, ostrich.

Reviewed January 10, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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