94+ points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "[$45 list] The 2022 The Steading is juicy, fleshy and aromatically abundant. It is routinely a reliably satisfying wine, and it has been ever since I started drinking wine. Framed by this fine, fresh, late vintage, the Steading looks better than ever, with raspberry, licorice, mulberry, star anise and a hint of aniseed. Super! 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax. Drink: 2024-2037. (4/4/24)"
94 points James Suckling: "Very vibrant with a savory undertone, giving aromas of blood plums, blackberry compote, tobacco leaves and cloves. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins, bright acidity, a generous mouthfeel and notes of dark cherries, dried herbs, iodine and mocha. A balanced yet powerful blend of 50% grenache, 31% shiraz and 19% mataro. Drink or hold. (10/24/24)"
94 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "In 2022, the Steading blend is 50/31/19% grenache/shiraz/mataro and is the picture of the contemporary Barossan GSM. Red and blue fruits predominately, with a flash of blueberry and cranberry providing the high tones. Plenty of detail and delineation, the gingery spiced grenache and meaty-edged mataro clearly visible and simpatico with the shiraz fruit tones. There's some pith to the fine, sandy tannins and a mineral sapidity to its savoury endpoint. Great drinking. Consistently. Closure: Cork. 15% alcohol. Drink by 2035. (2/12/24)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast "Oodles of ripe, plush dark berry and plum fruit rush from the glass, the more savory, toasty oak-driven aromas tucked beneath the surface. It's a rich, mouth-filling wine with a touch of alcohol heat. There's plenty of polish and power, but also heaps of upfront fruity appeal. (Dec 2924)"
92 points Angus Hughson (Vinous): "The fruit forward 2022 The Steading, a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, is attractive. It presents vibrant aromas of dark cherry and blackberry conserve with a gentle herbal/earthy lift. Fleshy upfront, but with genuine tannins in support offering smoky meat and spicy flavors in a muscular frame. Drink: 2026-2032. (Jul 2024)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Distinctive and expressive, with date nut bread, nutmeg, Earl Grey and star anise accents to the plum, cherry and blueberry flavors at the core. Highly detailed, with smooth, satiny tannins lingering on the long, beautiful finish. Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Drink now through 2034. 450 cases imported. (12/31/24)"
92 points Sarah Ahmed (Decanter): "Intensely primary, relatively open knit at the moment, with juicy, fleshy plum, red berry and cherry fruit, lifted kirsch, blossom and bergamot jelly bean. Smooth, ripe tannins offer little resistance to the fruit flow. Vibrant and appealing, if missing a bit of Mataro spice and grip. Perhaps a year or two in bottle will do the trick. Drinking Window: 2024-2030. (4/15/24)"
94 points James Suckling: "Very vibrant with a savory undertone, giving aromas of blood plums, blackberry compote, tobacco leaves and cloves. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins, bright acidity, a generous mouthfeel and notes of dark cherries, dried herbs, iodine and mocha. A balanced yet powerful blend of 50% grenache, 31% shiraz and 19% mataro. Drink or hold. (10/24/24)"
94 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "In 2022, the Steading blend is 50/31/19% grenache/shiraz/mataro and is the picture of the contemporary Barossan GSM. Red and blue fruits predominately, with a flash of blueberry and cranberry providing the high tones. Plenty of detail and delineation, the gingery spiced grenache and meaty-edged mataro clearly visible and simpatico with the shiraz fruit tones. There's some pith to the fine, sandy tannins and a mineral sapidity to its savoury endpoint. Great drinking. Consistently. Closure: Cork. 15% alcohol. Drink by 2035. (2/12/24)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast "Oodles of ripe, plush dark berry and plum fruit rush from the glass, the more savory, toasty oak-driven aromas tucked beneath the surface. It's a rich, mouth-filling wine with a touch of alcohol heat. There's plenty of polish and power, but also heaps of upfront fruity appeal. (Dec 2924)"
92 points Angus Hughson (Vinous): "The fruit forward 2022 The Steading, a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, is attractive. It presents vibrant aromas of dark cherry and blackberry conserve with a gentle herbal/earthy lift. Fleshy upfront, but with genuine tannins in support offering smoky meat and spicy flavors in a muscular frame. Drink: 2026-2032. (Jul 2024)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Distinctive and expressive, with date nut bread, nutmeg, Earl Grey and star anise accents to the plum, cherry and blueberry flavors at the core. Highly detailed, with smooth, satiny tannins lingering on the long, beautiful finish. Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Drink now through 2034. 450 cases imported. (12/31/24)"
92 points Sarah Ahmed (Decanter): "Intensely primary, relatively open knit at the moment, with juicy, fleshy plum, red berry and cherry fruit, lifted kirsch, blossom and bergamot jelly bean. Smooth, ripe tannins offer little resistance to the fruit flow. Vibrant and appealing, if missing a bit of Mataro spice and grip. Perhaps a year or two in bottle will do the trick. Drinking Window: 2024-2030. (4/15/24)"
| Product SKU | 352530 |
| Producer | Torbreck |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| SubRegion | Barossa Valley |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 50% Grenache, 31% Shiraz, 19% Mataro |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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