Torbreck RunRig Barossa Valley Shiraz 1994

RunRig Shiraz Viognier Cte-Rtie Hermitage RunRig Penfolds Grange Barossa Valley

Barossa Valley

97% Shiraz, 3% Viognier

14.5%

750

70% 30

(Robert Parker’s rating: 95 points)
2000 RunRig 2001 RunRig 90

Torbreck RunRig is the flagship wine of the estate, crafted from rare old-vine Shiraz in South Australias Barossa Valley, with some vines over a century old. Founded in 1994, Torbreck is dedicated to preserving and reviving these historic vineyards.

RunRig is predominantly Shiraz with a small co-fermented addition of Viognier, inspired by the great Cte-Rtie wines of the Northern Rhne, yet it also carries the power and richness reminiscent of Hermitage. It combines immense power with elegance, delivering rich fruit, layered complexity, and remarkable aging potential. Recognized as one of Australias cult wines, RunRig stands alongside Penfolds Grange as a benchmark of Barossa excellence.

Origin:
Barossa Valley, Australia

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
97% Shiraz, 3% Viognier

Alcohol Content:
14.5%

Volume:
750mL

Vinification:
Matured for 30 months in 70% new French oak barrels

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 95 points)
No RunRig was made in 2000. The 2001 RunRig features six single vineyards, an increase from the two or three that went into the RunRig wines from the 1990s. The nose is more restrained than the previous wines, and the palate is as well, with an undeniable power that surges through the finish. This is tightly wound and closed for the most part, with length that continues long after the wine is gone. This bodes well for its future.