Torbreck, Barossa Valley, Steading, Shiraz 1998 LOIRE LUXE after seeing the truly remarkable

after seeing the truly remarkable results in both the 08 and 09 vintages

Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a tight but promising nose of raspberry and briery fruit intermingled with notions of oak

This bottle surprised me

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building tension toward refined tannins

Torbreck, Barossa Valley, Steading, Shiraz 1998 LOIRE LUXE after seeing the truly remarkable96 points Wine Advocate The the dense ruby purple colored 1998 The Steading (also a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and 20% Shiraz) boasts a creamy texture in addition to a glorious bouquet of black raspberries, kirsch, cassis, minerals, and licorice. Seductive, voluptuously textured flavors unfold on the palate, and the texture is so plush that the taster feels his palate is resting on a water bed of overripe black fruits. Extremely long (45+