2024 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz

The Woodcutter’s Shiraz has long been Torbreck’s calling card – a wine that offers classic, classy Barossa Shiraz without the heavy price tag. Fruit comes from a mix of old, dry-grown vineyards across the north and west of the Valley, some with vines over a century old. It’s the kind of fruit that doesn’t need dressing up – just respect and a light touch.

Fermented in open vats, basket-pressed and matured in a mix of large-format and seasoned French oak, it’s made to show the vineyard character first and foremost.

It’s plush and fragrant, full of black and blue fruits, spice and a little earth. The palate is rich but balanced – generous flavour, smooth texture, and fine, savoury tannins pulling it neatly into line. It’s classic Barossa from one of the region’s masters, offering way more depth and polish than you’d ever expect at this level.

93 points
"The solid '24 vintage presents excellent fruit purity and flow. Supple and full bodied. Cracking value to be had here."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 points
"This is an impressive wine and excellent value for money. It speaks of both place—Barossa Valley—and variety in equal measure."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)