2013 Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz

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  6/27/2020 - pilatus88 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Shiraz is not my first choice anytime. This one is fruity and rather well balanced. Good BBQ choice.

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  11/8/2019 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Our marinaded tri-trip wine.
  
  Good things happen when you take a good producer’s entry level wine and lay it down for 4-5 years. Then, pair with the right food.
  
  Torbreck makes in descending quality order that I have had; The Laird ($400-$700), RunRig ($175-$200+), The Descendant & The Factor (around $90-$100 ish), their Struie (around $50) and the Woodcutter’s ($16-$24 depending on where you buy it).
  
  The Woodcutter’s shows itself to be a close relative but, lacks some of the structure, depth and quality of fruit from its other siblings. However, the QPR is undeniable!
  
  There are two things I am trying to convey. You don’t always need to spend $100 to $100’s for a really good quality wine. Second, even if you lay down a good entry level wine from a good producer in at least in a good vintage, very good things come through.
  
  This shows, dark currants, ruby, candied; purple fruit mix, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum & blue fruits. Sweet tarriness, anise to black licorice, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, mixed berry cola, soft leather, wood shavings, dry herbaceous notes, dark spice, softly, layered baking spices; vanilla, clove, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon, understated mint/eucalyptus with dark, purple, blue flowers in a violet & lavender bouquet.
  
  The body is; rich; ruby and full. The tannins are round, tarry, chewy and meaty. The structure, tension, length and balance are just a couple steps short of its peak. Dark currants, ruby, candied; purple fruit mix, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum & blue fruits. Sweet tarriness, dark, used, expresso grounds, anise to black licorice, limestone, black pepper, dry, crushed rocks, mixed berry cola, soft leather, wood shavings, dry herbaceous notes, dark spice with palate heat, more pronounced & layered baking spices; vanilla, clove, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon stick, dark, rich turned earth, dark top soils, understated mint/eucalyptus with dark, purple, blue flowers in a violet & lavender bouquet. The acidity is round and nicely done. The long finish is, juicy to dry earthy, well balanced, elegant and persists without end.
  
  This has another 10-15 years of good drinking ahead.

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  11/3/2018 - WineJunkieWest Likes this wine: 90 Points

  We were definitely in to big of a rush with this wine. Popped and poured the vinturi. The wine opened up as the evening progressed. Dark berries, cherry, spice and smoke. A big, bold wine that needs time to open up and smooth out. Lovely!

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  4/8/2018 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points

  WSET, Level 3 Advanced Certifcation Training; 3/11/2018-4/22/2018 (Texas Wine School at the Food & Wine Foundation of Texas, Austin, TX): Tasting sample. Clear deep ruby color. Developing aromatics. Medium aromas of smoky blackberries, black licorice, black cherry, herbs and smoked meats. Dry red wine. Very pronounced flavors of ripe blackberry, sweet black cherry, chewy black licorice, dried herbs and smoked meats. High alcohol and full body are supported and complemented by high tannin and medium plus acidity. Long finish. In spite of the high alcohol, the other elements counter act to provide great balance; there are clear signs of developing complexity; long length and very focused intensity....all support the conclusion of an outstanding wine. Can drink now but has potential for further aging.

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  3/26/2018 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points

  Aromas of smoky black cherries and currants, with complex pepper, violets, earthy, tar and leather notes. I'm really surprised by how fresh and tangy this wine is on the palate. Medium tannins still going and it is a big wine (15%), but stays vibrant. Tangy black cherries loaded with roasted herbs, black pepper, campfire smoke, methol, black olive. Delicious stuff, so easy to drink, this has held up well and should continue to do so, but it is drinking wonderfully now.

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