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2017 Torbreck The Factor

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Latest Sale Price

September 25, 2022 - $66

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RATINGS

96James Suckling

...has Western Barossa black fruit, as well as a strong, savory, tarry thread, spiced earth and orange peel. Very velvety tannins, packed with rich dark fruit that drive so so long... So much concentrated flavor. Seamless texture. Excellent length. A great Factor!

95The Wine Advocate

...boasts hickory-like smoky aromas, plus plum and blackberry fruit...full-bodied and firmly built, finishing with hints of chocolate, licorice and dusty tannins.

94Vinous / IWC

Smoke-tinged black and blue fruit, incense, cola and roasted coffee aromas are sharpened by a building suggestion of exotic, pepper spices. Deeply concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering intense cassis, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors... Finishes with excellent clarity, mounting tannins and strong, spicy thrust, leaving resonating vanilla and mocha notes behind.

93Wine Enthusiast

Waves of aromas wash to shore: plum, currant, licorice, mocha, warm stones and baking spices...vineyard character and fruit purity take center stage. Juicy berries, warm spices and firm, powdery tannins abound.

REGION

Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.