Hi all,
This episode’s a pretty big one. The topic for a start is a belter - Torbreck is one winery everyone should be familiar with (even if it’s just with their entry level wines). This relatively young Barossa label is certainly a defining force for
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Australian Shiraz on the world stage. The audio for this show was recorded at North Sydney Cellars a few months ago when Dave Powell (winemaker) from Torbreck went through most of his line-up in some detail. I’ve got some time markers outlined below for later review when you are drinking the wines or to skip ahead to now if you can’t wait.
Also, there’s a giveaway for this show! Up for grabs is one bottle of The Steading 2004 which has been SIGNED BY DAVE POWELL. All you have to do to be eligible is email me (hugo@ozwineshow.com) with “Torbreck Giveaway” as the email title and put in the body of the email your name, country and city by midnight 6th December 2007 (2 weeks away). I’ll be selecting a winner at random from anywhere in the world. Tell your friends too.
Dave Powell and I (Hugo Sharp) with the signed giveaway bottle.
Show Notes:
1:17 = Torbreck Giveaway announcement.
2:20 = Invitation to Project Vino launch party in Sydney.
5:00 = Introduction to Torbreck by Dave Powell
6.30 = Woodcutters Semillon
9:05 = A note on acid in wine.
9:40 = Roussanne/Marsanne
13:14 = Cuvee Juveniles
19:34 = Viognier (untasted)
20:58 = Woodcutters Shiraz
24:45 = The Steading 2004
27:52 = The Struie 2005
31:30 = The Gask
36:45 = The Descendant
42:12 = Runrig 2004
46:02 = A quick note on when to drink your Runrig.
Finally, as per the audio intro in this episode, there’s going to be a launch party for Project Vino (www.projectvino.com.au) which is a new Australian and New Zealand wine website that will help you track your wine adventures and experiences and then recommend new ones. It’s a free event, details below;
What: Three winemakers from the Hunter presenting 4 wines each, an introduction to Project Vino and a presentation of donations from attendees at the door and Project Vino to the MND Association
When: 6pm - 9pm Thursday 6th December, 2007.
Where: “The East Village” 234 Palmer St, East Sydney, NSW 2010
Email me (hugo@ozwineshow.com) to attend.
That’s all for now,
Hugo
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