2019 Torbreck The Forebear 750ml

2019 Torbreck The Forebear 750mlThe 2019 Vintage The growing season was marked by a consistently warm to hot summer without significant rainfall, accompanied by wind and hail during the flowering period, and followed by three major frosts. These challenging conditions led to an earlier and considerably smaller harvest than usual. The result was smaller clusters of intensely dark berries with thick, fleshy skins and mature brown stalks. Despite the reduced yields, once the grapes

cooked fruit continues onto the palate

The bouquet is intensely perfumed

The palate is vibrant

so that it's not reflected in the ripeness but is more a matter of texture and quality of the tannins

and spices mingle to create a symphony of taste

retention of natural acidity and brightness of fruit

Critic tasting note: (2016 vintage) "(2022) 27-year-old vines on top soil over a bed of gravel

Rustic and savoury

typical of 2004

Love the powdery texture

I am so incredibly pleased and proud of these wine

spicy notes of pink and aromatic peppercorn