Torbreck Barossa Valley Cuvée Juveniles 2021
Cuvée Juveniles was created as a ‘Cotes Du Rhone’ inspired bistro wine from the classic Barossa varieties of Grenache, Mataro (Mourvedre) and Shiraz from mostly unirrigated old vine vineyards. Alongside these three Barossa cornerstones, Torbreck has planted two other traditional Rhone varieties: Counoise and Carignan. These give savoury and spicy notes to the blend, and add a level of complexity, depth and bottle ageing potential. A wine that will enthuse the Francophile yet still win over Barossa fans.
A perennial favourite, Grenache from old vines shows its ability to exhibit lifted florals, red juicy fruit characters such as wild cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. The addition of Rhone varietals Counoise and Carignan add a savoury complexity complementing Mataro aromas of beef jerky and Chinese five spice. The palate exhibits a medium-bodied texture from this Rhone blend with long acidity balancing a fruit freshness around a slightly firmer tannin profile than previous vintages. Serve with an array of cuisines including spicy dishes at or below 16 degrees Celsius. Enjoy from release -7 years
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal Composition | 47% Grenache, 32% Mataro, 10% Carignan, 9% Counoise, 2% Shiraz |
| Appellation | Barossa Valley |
| Acid | 5.36 g/L |
| PH | 3.57 |
| Aging | Matured in a combination of stainless steel and large format French oak foudre. |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | AUSTRALIA |
| State of Origin | South Australia |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
