description Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Overview
Torbreck RunRig Shiraz is a Barossa Valley blend of Shiraz and a small percentage of Viognier, first produced by Dave Powell in 1995 from old-vine fruit, and established as one of Australia's most internationally acclaimed red wines.
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Why does Torbreck blend Viognier into RunRig Shiraz?
RunRig combines Shiraz with a small portion of Viognier, following a practice associated with Côte-Rôtie in France's northern Rhône. Co-fermentation can add perfume and texture without making the wine taste like a conventional white-and-red blend.
Where does the fruit for Torbreck RunRig come from?
The wine is made from old-vine parcels in South Australia's Barossa Valley. Torbreck works with several growers rather than presenting RunRig as the product of a single estate vineyard.
Who created Torbreck RunRig?
Dave Powell founded Torbreck and made the first RunRig vintage in 1995. The winery's name was inspired by a forest in Scotland where Powell had worked as a lumberjack.
Does Torbreck RunRig need long-term cellaring?
RunRig is a powerful, high-alcohol Barossa red built to develop in the bottle, although its ripe fruit can also make it approachable earlier. Young vintages commonly benefit from decanting, while older bottles should be handled more gently.
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