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Torbreck The Struie is a premium Barossa Valley Shiraz from Australia’s renowned Torbreck Vintners, blending old-vine fruit from the Barossa Valley and cooler Eden Valley to produce a rich, full-bodied Australian red wine with exceptional balance, elegance and ageing potential.
Named after the famous hill overlooking the Scottish Highlands, The Struie reflects Torbreck’s philosophy of producing Rhône-inspired wines that express vineyard character above all else. Rich yet refined, this is a beautifully structured Shiraz that consistently ranks amongst Australia’s benchmark premium red wines.
Whether enjoyed now after decanting or cellared for a decade or more, Torbreck The Struie delivers exceptional depth, complexity and value for lovers of premium Australian Shiraz. This and other Torbreck wines are available to buy now at Fareham Wine Cellar.
Founded in 1994 in Marananga, on the Barossa Valley’s prestigious western ridge, Torbreck Vintners was born out of a mission to save dry-grown, century-old vines. Founder David Powell began rehabilitating these forgotten plots in 1992 while working at Rockford, culminating in the release of Torbreck’s debut 1995 vintage in 1997.
Now under the stewardship of owner Pete Knight and Chief Winemaker Ian Hongell, Torbreck produces exceptional, Rhône-inspired wines. By combining traditional basket-pressing and minimal handling, they showcase classic regional red varieties – Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro – alongside expressive white Rhône blends of Semillon, Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne.
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Torbreck The Struie has a deep ruby with purple highlights.
The nose is wonderfully expressive, opening with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry compote, and ripe plum, layered with cracked black pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate, star anise, and subtle cedar and oak.
The palate is full-bodied yet remarkably poised. Concentrated dark berry fruit is supported by silky tannins, vibrant acidity and beautifully integrated French oak. Notes of mocha, spice, black olive and savoury herbs lead into a long, persistent finish that showcases both richness and finesse.
Torbreck The Struie is a superb partner for rich, flavourful dishes including:
Serve at 16–18°C. Decant for approximately one hour when young.
It sits alongside acclaimed bottlings like Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz, The Steading (GSM), and flagship icon The Factor. The Struie represents Torbreck’s premier expression of cool-meets-warm regional Shiraz blending.
Yes. The Struie is produced entirely from Shiraz grapes sourced from selected vineyards in the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley.
The Struie is approachable in its youth thanks to Torbreck’s basket-pressing and fine oak integration. However, decanting for 1–2 hours is advised for young vintages. It will comfortably cellar and improve for 10–15 years from the vintage date.
The Struie is the name of a hill near Glenmorangie in north-east Scotland – Dave Powell spent some time there as a forestry worker in the Torbreck Forest nearby.
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