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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2006-2010, Jancis Robinson MW, Jul 2005

This is a wooded version of the Juveniles fruit, aged in ex Penfolds French hogsheads for 22 months . Much more savoury than the Juveniles. Salty Syrah (not Shiraz) flavours seem to dominate. Soft and gentle on the palate and then a pretty tough finish for now. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Robert Parker

93
93/100

Robert Parker

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 2004-2012, Robert Parker, Oct 2004

David Powell consistently excels with The Steading, an 8,000 case blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Shiraz. Aged 22 months in 300 liter hogsheads (foudres), it represents Australia’s version of Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2002 The Steading’s big, spicy, earthy nose reveals notions of cherry liqueur, licorice, pepper, dried Provencal herbs, raspberries, and leather. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, chewy, and heady, it is best drunk during its first 7-8 years of life, although it will last a lot longer. Importer: Deborah Gray, The Australian Wine Connection, Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 438-5714

93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Robert Parker

David Powell consistently excels with The Steading, an 8,000 case blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Shiraz. Aged 22 months in 300 liter hogsheads (foudres), it represents Australia’s version of Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2002 The Steading’s big, spicy, earthy nose reveals notions of cherry liqueur, licorice, pepper, dried Provencal herbs, raspberries, and leather. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, chewy, and heady, it is best drunk during its first 7-8 years of life, although it will last a lot longer. Oct 2004, www.robertparker.com

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Torbreck
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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