Torbreck The Factor 2006
Torbreck The Factor 2006 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Australia, Australia), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 20-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, chilli con carne.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalumba, 'The 175th Anniversary' Shiraz & Grenache - Magnum 2022 Yalumba · Barossa | £140.20 | |||
| Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard 2012 Cayuse · Walla Walla Valley | £131.00 | |||
| Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 2020 Hentley Farm · South Australia | £123.25 | |||
| Chateau La Negly Clos des Truffiers 2022 Chateau La Negly · Languedoc-Roussillon | £121.40 |
Torbreck The Factor 2006 is a Shiraz from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Torbreck is an iconic and highly-acclaimed name in the region, known for its powerful, concentrated wines. The 2006 vintage was a classic year in Barossa, producing wines with great concentration and structure. This bottling, sourced from a single, high-elevation vineyard with ancient vines, presents an evolved bouquet of dark plum, black cherry and dark chocolate, with tertiary notes of leather and tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, with a dense, silky texture and a fresh acidity that provides balance to its ripe tannins, making it a wine with significant ageing potential.