# Woodcutter's Shiraz (2022)

- **Producer:** Torbreck Vintners
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Shiraz
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** eucalyptus, black plum, blackberry, fennel, black cherry, cloves, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, forest floor, leather, earth

## About this wine

The Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz is a 100% Shiraz from Australia's Barossa Valley, produced by Torbreck Vintners. Founded by David Powell, the winery draws inspiration from Scottish forests and French winemaking traditions. This particular bottling utilizes fruit from younger vineyard sites across various Barossa sub-regions, offering a distinct expression of the region. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to a slow ripening period that contributed to the wine's characteristics. The Woodcutter's Shiraz is noted for its succulence, richness, complexity, and texture, often recognized for its value.

## Interesting facts

- Named after a Scottish forest where the founder worked as a lumberjack.
- Fruit sourced from multiple sub-regions of the Barossa Valley.
- Represents the 'up-and-coming' Shiraz vineyards of the Barossa.
- Bottled without fining or filtration.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and supple tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. Its inherent fruit intensity can stand up to bold flavors, while the wine's structure provides a pleasing contrast to fatty dishes, with acidity cutting through richness. Spicy elements in food can be softened by the wine's fruit, and earthy notes from mushrooms or herbs can echo subtle nuances in the wine.

## Wine making process

The Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2022 is made from 100% Shiraz grapes sourced from younger vineyard sites across the Barossa Valley. The grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation occurs over 6-7 days in a mix of cement, wooden, and stainless steel vats, followed by basket pressing. The wine is then aged for 12 months in well-seasoned French oak hogsheads and foudres, and matured on fine lees. It is bottled without fining or filtration.