{"product_id":"torbreck-the-struie-2019","title":"Torbreck The Struie 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorbreck The Struie is made from 100 percent Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eden Valley, the cooler region to the east of the Barossa Valley, consists of river valleys and undulating hills covered with large gums, rocky outcrops and Aboriginal heritage sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It is a high-altitude area of between 400 and 500 metres, compared with the Barossa Valley’s elevation of 200 to 300 metres. This higher altitude and 1 to 2 weeks later ripening pattern results in more distinctive varietal flavour characteristics, lower pH and higher acidities. While the Eden Valley region is most associated with the white wine variety, Riesling, it also produces elegant, tautly structured Shiraz which is highly prized by winemakers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This Torbreck Shiraz cuvée is a skilful blend of fruit from a 40 year old Eden Valley Shiraz vineyard and an 80 year old Barossa Shiraz vineyard – a marriage of elegance and intensity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Torbreck is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland. You’ll find more than a passing nod to the Celts in our wine naming conventions including Struie, which is a 157 metre high mountain in the rugged highlands of north-east Scotland. The view from the Struie down across the Dornoch Firth is as inspiring as that of the Valley floor from Eden Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlways a blend of fruit from the Barossa and Eden Valleys, Torbreck's 2019 The Struie is almost entirely Barossa Valley, with only 8% coming from the Eden Valley. Aged in 20% new French oak for 20 months, it's very dark in the glass, with aromas of pencil shavings, blueberries and baking spices. Full-bodied and even more intense than the impressive 2018, it remains supple and smooth from start to finish, where hints of licorice and warmth emphasize the wine's ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Advocate 94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis vintage of The Struie is almost entirely from the Barossa, with 8% Eden Valley fruit. The hot, dry growing year has resulted in a concentrated but sleek bottling with good cellaring potential. Vivid aromas of freshly crushed bramble berries mingle with violets, scrubby herbs, spices and chocolate. The mouthfeel is supple and fruit driven, supported by fine yet muscular tannins. Drink now–2037. Christina Pickard\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Enthusiast 94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torbreck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949102460975,"sku":"239841","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/steadingbtl_7dc05012-637e-40c5-9ba4-119c8db36375.jpg?v=1771489055","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/torbreck-the-struie-2019","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}