|
 |
Lost Highway Project Shiraz Marsanne 2005
In 2005 the Marsanne on Descendant block at Torbrek had a long and slow ripening period. As a consequence the fruit was picked at the same time as the Shiraz on Roennfeldt Road. Due to Torbrek's success in co-fermenting Shiraz and Viognier, we thought it would be interesting and fun to co-ferment the skin from the white varietal with the Shiraz across the road. Once the juice was gently whole bunch pressed from the Marsanne, the skins were destemmed and added to the fermenting Shiraz. The resulting wine is as unique as it is intense - beautifully lifted and balanced and surprisingly distinctive. International Wine Cellar Dark purple. Rich dark berry and kirsch on the nose, with a strong graphite accent. Luch, creamy and deep, with powerful, liqueur-like blackberry and cassis flavors energized by a bright mineral jolt. Expnads and gains in sweetness wiht air while maintaining an urgent, vibrant quality. Hightly impressive stuff. These wines are made at Torbreck by David Powell. Score: 93. —Stephen Tanzer, August 2007.Wine Advocate The 2005 Shiraz-Marsanne “Lost Highway” contains 10% Marsanne. Purple-colored, it offers toasty notes, floral aromas from the Marsanne, and plenty of meaty, blueberry fragrances from the Shiraz. At the moment, the wine’s structure is more obvious than the fruit. There is ample tannin which has yet to be fully integrated. It will require significant cellaring of at least a decade. Score: 91. —Jay Miller, October 2007. |
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.