2022 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz

The Factor sits at the serious end of the Torbreck line-up – drawn from a handful of old, low-yielding Shiraz vineyards across the north and west of the Barossa, including Marananga, Greenock and Seppeltsfield. These are tough, dry sites planted generations ago, and they give fruit with immense concentration and character.

The 2022 vintage was mild and measured, producing smaller crops and incredible fruit purity. The fruit was hand-picked, fermented in small open vats, basket-pressed and matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak barriques. The winemaking is traditional, but the focus is precision – power held in check by balance.

The result is deeply flavoured but not overblown. Layers of dark plum, blackberry and cocoa sit alongside spice, iron and a touch of smoked meat. The tannins are firm but fine, giving shape without heaviness. It’s rich, structured and built to go the distance – a wine that speaks clearly of the old Barossa and the craftsmanship that defines Torbreck.

98 points
"There are few young wines as handsome and polished as The Factor."
- Matthew Jukes (MatthewJukes.com)