Torbreck Vintners, The Steading Blanc, 2022

The team at Torbreck prides itself on their close collaboration with the dedicated growers of Barossa, who provide the fruit for their wines. Their approach is one of patience, allowing the vineyards to reach peak physiological ripeness before harvesting at the optimal moment for expressing the unique qualities of each block. During winemaking, they take a gentle and restrained approach, minimizing human intervention and wine movement to maintain the integrity of the fruit. Their respect for the vineyards and the wine is evident in their decision not to fine or filter their wines and to allow for barrel maturation in specially acquired oak from Forêt de Tronçais in Allier, a forest known for producing some of the finest oak and is allowed to progress naturally.
Notes from the winemaker
"Fragrant aromas of white flowers, summer stone fruits, kaffir lime, passionfruit skin and guava, balanced with underlying hints of bee’s wax and spices such as lemongrass and ginger root. Medium bodied with mid palate texture to the opulent fruit, and a lively line of acid along a long, spicy and mineral strewn finish. The Steading - Blanc is an exotic wine that is perfectly matched with anything from the sea. Enjoy in the first 5 years."