2020 Torbreck The Steading

A blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 15% Mataro sourced from vines ranging in age between 40 to 150 year old. Maturation took place in large 4500 litre French oak foudre vats for a period of 20 months.
Dense midnight black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting from the glass are heady black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents which are married to some scorched earth, subtle dried herb and peppered meat notes. Decadently rich and plush in texture the palate is saturated with lavish black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with some blueberry, scorched earth and peppered meat characters lingering on the back half. Terrific concentration and power with a long opulent conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
65/20/15% grenache/shiraz/mataro sourced across 7 parishes of the Barossa, aged for 20 months in large 4500L French oak vats. A beautifully composed take on the humble GSM blend with the trademark Torbreck purity, gloss and contemporary swagger. No variety trying to assert its dominance here; all fitting together perfectly for an impressively balanced wine that shows detailed plum and spice notes, fine ripe tannin and a sense of being very comfortable in its own skin. Pour me another glass. Drink by 2031.
94 points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

Lots of blue fruits, graphite and black pepper here. Hints of crushed stone. Fresh and vivid. Fine tannins run through the center palate and set it up nicely. Medium body. Creamy finish. 65% grenache, 20% shiraz, and 15% mataro. Partial whole bunch. Drink or hold.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com