?? Winery & Heritage
From the Descendant Vineyard in Marananga, Barossa Valley¡ªplanted in 1994 from RunRig cuttings¡ªthe 2012 vintage honors Torbreck¡¯s Rh?ne-inspired tradition of co-fermenting Shiraz (92%) with Viognier (8%) and ageing in ex-RunRig French oak barrels? .
?? Tasting Profile
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Colour: Rich, deep purple with magenta hues .
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Nose: Lifted and fragrant, showcasing black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon, sweet cloves, violets, lavender, and tarry spice? .
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Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated¡ªsupple with fine tannins supporting lush dark berry, plum, spice, mocha, and espresso notes, all wrapped in silky texture? .
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Finish: Powerful and persistent, offering a harmonious mix of fruit, spice, and savoury depth that lingers? .
?? Accolades
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97+ points ¨C Robert Parker¡¯s Wine Advocate: ¡°Full-bodied, concentrated ¡ built like a brick house¡¡±? .
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96 points ¨C James Suckling: ¡°Super fragrant¡ elegant yet concentrated.¡±? .
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95 points ¨C Wine Enthusiast: ¡°Full-bodied and creamy textured¡ dark and meaty¡±? .
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93+ points ¨C Decanter: ¡°Creamy and seductive¡ velvety palate of crushed raspberry fruit¡±? .
?? Cellaring & Ageability
Structurally bold yet balanced, this wine is drinking beautifully now and has a cellaring potential of 6¨C8 years post-release¡ªlikely evolving gracefully through the mid?2020s .
??? Food Pairing
Decant for an hour and enjoy alongside grilled lamb, plank-cooked fish with spice rub, or wild mushroom risotto to complement its texture and flavour complexity.
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