Torbreck Barossa Valley 'The Steading' Blanc 2023
Tasting notes
Fragrant aromas of white flowers, summer stone fruits, kaffir lime, honey dew melon balanced with underlying hints of bee’s wax and spices such as lemongrass, cumquat, orange peel and ginger root. The palate shows wonderful freshness across a medium bodied weight, balanced by a line of acidity that enhances the freshness citrus and tropical fruit notes. A wine to enjoy in its youth, yet blossom into a fuller version of itself showing secondary characteristics of brioche and lime chutney. Enjoy with most seafood inspired dishes such as ceviche or a Thai seafood salad. Serve at 10C/50F. enjoy on release to 8 years.
A Rhône-style white blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, The Steading Blanc is a single vineyard wine sourced from the Descendant Vineyard in Marananga in the Barossa Valley. Grapes are hand-harvested separately, and gently destemmed. Fermentation takes place in a mix of stainless steel and seasoned French oak, employing indigenous yeasts.
The varietals are blended just before bottling unfined and unfiltered, the wine is richly layered with floral, citrus, and stone fruit characters.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal Composition | Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognie |
| Appellation | Barossa Valley |
| Vineyard | Descendant Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | AUSTRALIA |
| State of Origin | South Australia |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
