2024 Torbreck The Struie Barossa Shiraz

The Struie combines Shiraz from the Barossa and Eden Valleys – Barossa for the dark fruit and body, Eden for the spice and lift. It’s a blend that’s been part of Torbreck’s DNA for years, and the 2024 release feels especially clear and focused.

The season was long and even, which meant slow ripening and great natural balance in the fruit. The winemaking stayed hands-on and simple – small-batch ferments, basket press, and time in seasoned French oak. No heavy oak flavour, no tricks, just clean fruit and texture.

It tastes like what it is: quality old-vine Barossa Shiraz with a bit more shape and freshness. Blackberry, plum and a line of pepper and earth, plenty of depth but not too much weight. Structured, savoury and built to last.

96 points
"Deep, dark red-purple colour with terrestrial aromas summning dry earth, terracotta, forest underbrush on a hot day, and chocolate... The wine has elegance and harmony aplenty."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

95+ points
"This is silky and dark, velvety and intense in the mouth. I love the hedonistic way of this wine—it carries the alcohol and the weight with ease. While ripe and powerful, it feels effortless and polished."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)