2005 Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Viognier 750ml

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2005 Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Viognier 750mlThe Torbreck RunRig Shiraz is a wine that pays homage to the Highland clans "RunRig" system of communal land distribution. This system emphasized the communal element of the whole rather than any one farm, and the RunRig Shiraz embodies this philosophy by blending Shiraz from old dry grown vineyards with Viognier to complement the strengths and complexities of each individual parcel of fruit, giving the wine a further dimension. The resulting wine has

Shiraz forms the backbone of the blend

sensitively handled to complement the fruit rather than dominate it

Roussanne and Marsanne were harvested at optimal ripeness to retain natural acidity and varietal character

A cool growing season and above average rainfall lead to a mild growing season

" Tina Gellie

500 vines/hectare) low yielding vines from block two at Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah Vineyard

stony and salty

Layered and complex

tannins are typical characteristics

Ample fruit character continues through the finish as the acidity gently lifts

Intense nose with lots of fruitiness and spice

Cooler weather toward harvest allowed the fruit to retain freshness and balance