Torbreck The Laird Shiraz 2010 750ml, Barossa Valley

Expert Reviews

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 100 pts - Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum-based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty/earthy/savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit notes interplaying with firm, velvety tannins through to a very long, opulent and harmonious finish. Drink it from 2015 to 2030+. - Feb 2013

James Halliday's Wine Companion - 95 pts - Utterly exceptional retention of purple-crimson colour. Ranks in the top league of mega-powerful Barossa Valley shirazs, sultry black fruits, graphite, rocky/mineral notes, oak and tannins all sequestered in the hot embrace of alcohol. Can only be judged within its own terms of reference. Date tasted 29 Jun 2015. Drink by 2050