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2005 Torbreck - Grenache Les Amis Grenache - Australia - South Australia - Barossa Valley - Red

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Australia - South Australia - Barossa Valley

Red Grenache
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Torbreck Vintners was founded by David Powell in 1994. Although located in Australia's Barossa Valley, the name comes from a forest in Scotland where Powell previously worked as a lumberjack before becoming a winemaker. Torbreck's production is centered around the classic Barossa Valley varieties of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro (Mourvedre), and the winemaking philosophy is based on David's love... More »

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Source Jancis Robinson

Community Tasting Notes average score of 97 points based upon 1 reviews

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Author TMac
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.639%
Tasted On 04/30/2011

Saturday, April 23, 2011 - HC Grenache Tasting (Harvard Club of Boston): Wonderful nose of black cherry, dark plums, and a hint of ginger (?). Very rich mouthfeel with intense flavors of dark cherry, black raspberry, and almost a hint of sea salt on the finish. The wine was incredibly smooth with the tannins in near perfect balance. This one didn't quite come up to the levels of the 2003 tasted last year, but still a spectacular New World Grenache. Our #2 WOTN.

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HC Grenache Wine Tasting
Our usual group -- with two new additions -- decided to revisit Grenache from around the world. The event took place at the Harvard Club of Boston. A really great night with fantastic wine, great food, and best of...


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