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2003 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen
Closure: Cork

Reviews….
The 2003 The Factor (100% Shiraz aged 24 months in old French oak) is a riveting effort that displays the exquisite talent of David Powell. Its smoky perfume of blackberry liqueur intermixed with cherries, acacia flowers, and espresso roast is followed by a full-throttle, multi-layered palate as well as a 60-second finish. This stunning Shiraz should drink well for 10-15+ years.
 
David Powell, unquestionably one of the world’s finest wine producers, has an uncanny ability to discover old vine Barossa vineyards, and then secure long term contracts for their fruit. It is amazing that such high quality sources have not already been plucked by Australia’s giant wine corporations. Torbreck’s wines continue to get better and better, combining the old vine ripe fruit of Barossa with a European sensitivity to elegance and balance. The finest wines in this portfolio are pricy, but David Powell delivers some remarkable reds and whites at prices that are more than fair for the quality in the bottle.
96 points
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005)

 

 

Immensely powerful and concentrated aromas; full-bodied, richly robed array of black fruits, spice, licorice, vanilla and chocolate; persistent, ripe tannins.  Ultra-careful fruit selection has paid big dividends.
Rating 96
Drink 2023
"James Halliday - 2007 Australian Wine Companion"