Torbreck Descendant Shiraz Viognier 2005
Torbreck Descendant Shiraz Viognier 2005
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The 2005 Descendant by Torbreck is a remarkable example of Barossa Shiraz. Co-fermented with Viognier, it shows an aromatic blend of dark fruit, violets, and black pepper. Full-bodied with integrated tannins, it remains a timeless classic.
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Score 97
The 2005 Descendant is composed of 92% Shiraz and 8% Viognier which are co-fermented. The fruit is sourced from a relatively young vineyard in Marananga planted with 11-year-old cuttings from the Run Rig vineyards and aged for 18 months in 2.5-year-old French barrels previously used for Run Rig. Opaque purple, with glass-coating glycerin, it offers up a complex array of lavender, violets, blueberry, blackberry, and fresh road tar. Full-bodied, on the palate the wine has great concentration with a noticeable uplift from the Viognier, gobs of spicy black fruits, opulence, and well-concealed tannins which will carry this wine for 10-15 years of further evolution. Drink it through 2030.
