2003 Torbreck The Factor

Community Tasting Notes (72) Avg Score: 92.1 points

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  3/28/2024 - salil wrote: 89 Points

  WCC Syrah from around the world tasting (Clifton Park, NY): Powerhouse of a wine. First impressions are impressive with soaring aromatics - intense black fruited and meaty notes dominate here, though there's a surprisingly sweet floral note (honeysuckle?) that has me wondering if there's some Viognier in this blend as well. There's similar power and intensity of flavour on the palate, and surprising acidity giving it more lift than I'd expect for such a big wine - but the alcohol does stick out on the back end and mars this a bit.

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  10/31/2023 - Ara Kafafian Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Double decanted 24 hrs. After 20 years, it still is holding on to its deep ruby color. Barely evolved notes of dark berries, tar and chalk dominate this monster. On the palate, the wine is rich, ripe, tannic and has a lengthy finish with great acidity. I would still wait until 2025 to open bottles and enjoy until 2045. A majestic wine where there is no rush to enjoy although I must admit irresistible.

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  2/27/2022 - Jaegergeister wrote: 94 Points

  Top Value! Outstanding Shiraz in great shape. Manifold herbal Notes, great length. Drink now or within next few years. Lecker!

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  12/25/2021 - Fatdoi Likes this wine: 94 Points

  shows no signs of aging, silky smooth however slight monotonic bombastic of deep berry hits.... super rounded finish

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  4/29/2021 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Similar to the 9/4/20 bottle and still delicious, lush and intact after 18 years.

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