Torbreck, Woodcutter's Shiraz Brut Zero

Torbreck, Woodcutter's Shiraz Brut ZeroSleek and expressive, lively and polished in texture, with currant, blackberry, cherry and floral flavors, veering toward savory notes as the finish sails on. Has presence and harmony. Drink now through 2021. 8,000 cases made, 4,500 cases imported. Published on March 31, 2016

(90% of the fruit comes from En Charlemagne in Pernand with the remainder from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe

It's still glorious

it's impressively complete

here the nose is quite restrained but exceptionally elegant and pure with white flower

anise and a hint of Asianstyle tea

fresh cherries and nuances of chocolate

100% Sangiovese aged in French oak barrels 2

Dried creek bed and black plum with intense dried herbs – wild thyme and lavender

Not having tasted it before

There is just enough reduction present to make the nose difficult to assess but the underlying fruit does appear to be fully ripe

ultra-pure texture

Shimmering red