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Torbreck The Laird 2018

750 ml Syrah South Australia, Australia 2018

Torbreck The Laird 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Australia, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with chocolate, lamb, beef stew, barbecue. Cheapest offer £525.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£525.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Syrah prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Australia
Origin
Australia · South Australia · Australia
inferred from Australia
Grapes
Syrah
merchant feed
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Syrah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Torbreck The Laird 2018 presents a deep, saturated purple hue, indicative of its concentrated nature. Aromas unfold with black cherry, dark plum, and subtle herbal notes, accompanied by hints of espresso, dark chocolate, and integrated oak. On the palate, it showcases a full-bodied character, with tightly woven tannins providing structure. The mouthfeel is rich and velvety, leading to a lengthy finish that is both persistent and complex. Torbreck, founded by David Powell in the Barossa Valley, is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and high-quality fruit sourcing, which is evident in this bottle`s craftsmanship.

Other vintages of Torbreck The Laird we list
2005£810.002006£450.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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