Description / Reviews
"A remnant quarry is the source of this single vineyard from which the fruit exhibits a wild, rugged aroma that is reminiscent of the earthy Mataros from the Bandol region of France.
Torbreck is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland and you’ll find more than a passing nod to the Celts in our wine naming conventions. The Picts were a late Iron Age Early Medieval tribe that settled eastern and northern Scotland." - Torbreck, Winemaker
"Torbreck's standalone mataro, The Pict, hailing from the northern Barossa Valley, is a juicy, spice-infused ride of blood plum, boysenberry and black cherry fruits etched with the deep, dark, gamey spice that is a feature of the grape. There's some Lutheran garrigue here, too; thyme, sage and such, apparent in the crevices of the wine and a ferrous, meaty sheen that I love. Elastic, silty tannins also sway throughout the wine. Finishes long, dark and spicy." - 95 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday's Wine Companion
