Torbreck • Barossa Valley, Australia
The Laird is Torbreck’s single‑vineyard, old‑vine Shiraz from the Gnadenfrei vineyard in Marananga (planted 1958), prese…The Laird is Torbreck’s single‑vineyard, old‑vine Shiraz from the Gnadenfrei vineyard in Marananga (planted 1958), presented as the estate’s pinnacle Barossa Shiraz: intensely concentrated, full‑bodied and ageworthy, typically matured in 10…Learn More »
$600
/750ml
2013 Retail Average
97
/100
2013 Pro Rating
Immense in scale yet polished in feel, Torbreck’s 2013 The Laird layers dense blackberries and dark plum compote with waves of sweet spice, dark chocolate and lavish, integrated oak. The palate is powerful and deeply concentrated, cloaked in velvety tannins that carry a long, savory-toned finish despite all the richness. A showpiece Barossa Shiraz with hedonistic weight but enough complexity to reward patience.
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary; Wagyu ribeye with charred mushrooms; Moroccan-spiced beef short ribs
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The Laird is Torbreck’s single‑vineyard, old‑vine Shiraz from the Gnadenfrei vineyard in Marananga (planted 1958), presented as the estate’s pinnacle Barossa Shiraz: intensely concentrated, full‑bodied and ageworthy, typically matured in 100% new French oak for an extended period and bottled unfined and unfiltered. It shows a core of ripe black and blue fruits (blackberry, plum, cassis) layered with savory and garrigue notes, spice, leather/earth and firm, structured tannins—a powerful, long‑finishing wine built for cellaring.