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The Steading, Torbreck 2002

RegionAustralia
Subregion Australia > South Australia > Barossa Valley
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyGrenache

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Tasting Notes

David Powell consistently excels with The Steading, an 8,000 case blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Shiraz. Aged 22 months in 300 liter hogsheads (foudres), it represents Australia’s version of Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2002 The Steading’s big, spicy, earthy nose reveals notions of cherry liqueur, licorice, pepper, dried Provencal herbs, raspberries, and leather. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, chewy, and heady, it is best drunk during its first 7-8 years of life, although it will last a lot longer.

93
Robert Parker, RobertParker.com (155), October 2004
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