{"product_id":"torbreck-the-factor-barossa-valley-2018-750ml","title":"Torbreck The Factor Barossa Valley 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003csection class=\"prodRec itemPageRR1OutOfStock\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipSecContent_topSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Factor is predominantly from the Gomersal and Marananga sub-regions of the Barossa. Very expressive with lifted black fruits such as satsuma plum, blackberry, compote, vanilla bean dark cocoa and maraschino liqueur. Complex, luxuriously dense and alluring. The mineral components highlight Barossa Ironstone, dried earth and eucalypt. The wine's voluptuous texture envelops the mouth with soft yet dense tannins and mouth filling viscosity. The flavors linger and the cleansing acidity polishes the palates gorgeous length and depth. Oak maturation is harmonious and well integrated adding to complexity on release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest decanted and paired with rich winter dishes from most cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews js-show-all\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"pipSecContent_headlineLinkAll\"\u003eAll Vintages\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_initials\"\u003eRP\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e96\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eThe 2020 The Factor is 100% Shiraz and made up of fruit from Gomersal, Krondorf, Marananga and Ebenezer in the Barossa Valley. The wine was matured for 24 months in a combination of new (40%) and seasoned French oak barriques. In the glass, the wine verges on black, and the nose echoes this abyss-like shade. Blackberry, blood plum, black cherry, licorice, campfire embers, cocoa dust, clove, iodine, vanilla pod and red dirt—this is the core of the wine, the beating heart. The tannins, like a skeleton that protects it, are velvety, plush and structural. Like a skeleton, the tannins are entrenched in the fruit, concealed by a skin of flavor. This is a sybaritic, superstar wine that reflects the warm, concentrated, dry, low-yielding vintage from whence it came. This is classic, polished, midnight Torbreck here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_initials\"\u003eJH\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e96\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003eAustralian Wine Companion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eShiraz from the parishes of Gomersal, Krondorf, Marananga and Ebenezer matured in French oak (40% new) for 24 months. This year's Factor sports an inky, graphite-led intensity of fruit and a sense of purity. Compression, too, with deep satsuma plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits initially feeling compact and tight before exploding onto the palate with substantial tannin heft and layers of dark spice, cedar, licorice and dark chocolate. While you could happily tuck into this tonight, it will cellar like a champion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_initials\"\u003eJS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e95\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eIntense iron and blackberries with black olives. Salted licorice. Dried decadent meat, too. Full and rich with an intensity and density, yet it goes on and on. Muscular yet racy. This needs a few years to open, but not over done. Plenty of intensity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Torbreck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975906365664,"sku":"108422","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/torbreck-the-factor-barossa-valley.png?v=1663889265","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/torbreck-the-factor-barossa-valley-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}