{"product_id":"2013-torbreck-runrig-shiraz-viognier-3000ml","title":"2013 Torbreck RunRig Shiraz Viognier 3000mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Highland clans used a ‘RunRig’ system to distribute land amongst their clansmen in a series of widely dispersed holdings. The emphasis was not on any one farm but rather the communal element of the whole. Shiraz from old dry grown Barossa vineyards is blended with Viognier, complementing the strengths and complexities of these individual parcels of fruit, whilst giving the resulting wine a further dimension. RunRig has often drawn comparison with the beautifully fragrant and tautly structured wines of Côte-Rôtie in the Northern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 vintage was set up by low spring rainfall and a relatively volatile flowering period, resulting in a low fruit set coming into the summer months. Vintage took place a month earlier than 2012 with most vineyards picked by the end of March – the earliest finish to vintage in living memory. Yields were generally below average but the overall quality was excellent, providing rich colour along with a near perfect balance of acidity and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense, lifted aromatics are released as soon as the wine is opened; dark cherry, crème de cassis and hints of nutmeg all come to the fore with an underlying opulent fruit profile of black olive, cassis and plum. A dark, rich and silky palate with deep red cherry fruits, clove, lavender and licorice all interwoven with hints of sweet spice and cinnamon. The layers and diverse fruit characters continue to evolve in the glass with anise, hints of almond, earth, blackberry and pepper all becoming more apparent. A rich, opulent RunRig 2013 will certainly reward those with patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98.5% Shiraz, 1.5% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 old-vine vineyards, assemblage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyndoch, Rowland Flat, Seppeltsfield, Greenock, Moppa \u0026amp; Ebenezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 February – 20 March 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basket pressed into new (45%) and second and third fill French barriques to complete natural malolactic fermentation; left on fine lees, with the Shiraz components blended after 30 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-format bottles in Torbreck’s cellar release have never left the Torbreck cellar and are wax sealed by the winery once ordered, to ensure the cork is in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage report, tasting note and technical details: Torbreck Vintners, 2013 RunRig technical sheet (torbreck.com).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2013 | 3000mL Double Magnum | Barossa Valley, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Link Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44240767221823,"sku":null,"price":2413.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Screenshot2025-08-15234006_45e5fa90-a952-45c2-95b9-0c01c66355c2.jpg?v=1755503929","url":"https:\/\/www.cellarlinkauctions.com\/products\/2013-torbreck-runrig-shiraz-viognier-3000ml","provider":"Cellar Link Auctions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}