Torbreck Run Rig Shiraz - 2003 (750ml) Size:750ml Awards 91 Points James Suckling

Awards 91 Points James Suckling

The fruit for this Grand Cru comes from two complementary lieux-dits

Intense straw color

and is one of only a handful of Single Grain bottlings in the world

but the palate is dense and very concentrated

Torbreck Run Rig Shiraz - 2003 (750ml) Size:750ml Awards 91 Points James SucklingDeep garnet purple in color, the 2009 RunRig opens with wonderful perfume, and though this label usually contains a splash of Viognier, which could account for the fragrant nose, it has none this vintage. Redolent of violets and blueberries it is very spicy with an undercurrent of anise and Indian spices muddled with mulberries. Taut and elegant on the palate, it gives plenty of concentrated fruit flavor with crisp acid and firm, fine tannins. It