A full-bodied, opulent Shiraz with luscious dark fruit, spice, and velvety texture. Powerful yet elegant, it promises to age gracefully.
Producer
Torbreck
Region
Barossa Valley
Country
Australia
Varietal Composition
100% Shiraz
Specifications
2021
Vintage
2041
Drink By
16
%
ABV
Vinification
Aged 24 months in Frech oak barriques (40% new)
Occasional wine note
This 2021 version of the 'The Factor' that we fell in love with from their 2018 vintage delivers the same power, elegance, and complexity as its predecessor. Love this wine!
What experts say about this wine
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Wine Advocate
The 2021 The Factor is a blend of vineyard sites (Krondorf, Rowland Flat, Greenock and Marananga) and is 100% Shiraz (Syrah). On the nose, it offers a complete vision of Barossa Shiraz—chewy, supple, spicy, big, expansive and voluminous. It has a way of being both structural and inviting and flows long through the finish. This is a very good wine here, classy, comforting and evocative, and while silky, it's also pleasingly regional. The tannins are gently chewy through the finish, which I like very much. Good! 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax.
95
/
100
James Suckling
Northern Barossa sourcing, encompassing Ebenezer and Moppa. Quintessentially old school. Chocolate, dried fruit, clove, coffee bean and densely packed dark berry allusions, all compressed by a swathe of licorice tannins, funneling the forceful finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
pairing recommendation
Lamb
Red Meat
Root Vegetables
Hard Cheeses
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