This wine reflects the up and coming Shiraz vineyards of the Barossa, and like all Torbreck wines, Woodcutter’s Shiraz receives the very best viticultural and winemaking treatment.
Lifted red, black and blue fruits of red cherry, raspberry coulis, blueberry conserve and wild blackberry and blackcurrant. There is a spicy edge showing cardamom, star anise and Chinese five spice. Soft caressing tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel from plump Shiraz berries gives this wine a posture that belies its pedigree.
Fruit is sourced from hand-harvested and hand-tended, low-yielding vines, then open fermented and gently basket pressed before aging on fine lees for 12 months in large format seasoned barrels and foudres.
Although this wine is constantly praised for its succulence and richness, there is also a complexity and texture.
