2019 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz

Predominately sourced from the Gomersal and Marananga sub regions of the Barossa with contributions from Krondorf and Ebenezer as well, 2019 was a low yielding vintage producing wines of both impressive concentration and density. Maturation took place in a combination of new (40%), second fill and seasoned French oak barriques for a period of 24 months.
Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep dark purple black hue. Making for a hedonist’s delight are soaring aromatics of ripe blackberry, chocolate bullets and dark plum. Mocha, earth and spice ensue. Decadently rich, thick and dense the palate is completely engulfed with a tidal wave of lavish ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate fruit which has a liqueur like texture. Lying beneath are notions of vanillin oak, earthy mocha like characters, hints of boot polish and spice. Velvety yet tightly grained tannin structure. Exceptional intensity concluding with a very long, luxuriously rich aftertaste.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews....
This is quintessential Barossa. The red dirt in the ground rises up in the glass and transports me right back there: middle summer, hot, spicy air blowing across the tops of old vines. It's evocative. This 2019 The Factor is Port-y, concentrated and savory as all hell, with charred barrels, lamb fat, black pepper, salted licorice, pomegranate molasses and aniseed. This is about as big as I can cope with and still enjoy it; it takes density and intensity to a whole new level—no surprise for the vintage, the region and the producer. A perfect storm of thunderous strength. Like staring into the abyss . . . a little bit scary, but transfixing nonetheless. Drink 2022-2037.
96 points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

Incredible black ink, blackberry, lead pencil and granite aromas. Hints of spearmint. Bark and mushroom, too. Deep and dark with superb depth and intensity. Tight at the end but then it opens and shows a weightless sensibility. Has vineyards back to the 1900s. Drinkable but better in 2024.
97 points
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