Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2001 750mL

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Torbreck - The Factor - Shiraz - 2001 - 750mL
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Our homage to the great old vines of the Barossa Valley, this wine is composed of 100% Shiraz. Complex and concentrated, the wine is cloaked in velvet tannins that will continue to develop for another 10 at least. The Factor is all that you would expect of a pureblood Barossa Shiraz.
Wine Spectator  A big wine with an extraordinary sense of elegance, positively glowing with gorgeous blueberry, plum and white pepper flavors that skim across the palate like a sailboat in a perfect wind. Hints of mineral and spice weave through the long, long finish. Classic stuff. ..... read more
Wine Advocate  The 100% Shiraz offering, the exquisite 2001 The Factor, aged 24 months in French oak (30% new), possesses a roasted, Cote Rotie character than its Shiraz siblings. Blackberry, blueberry, espresso roast, smoke, and a roasted component are found in this intense, rich effort along with considerable structure, fabulous density, and a broad, deep, profound palate. ..... read more

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Wine Country: Australia
Area/Appellation: South Australia
Wine Region: Barossa Valley
Winery: Torbreck
Wine Brand: The Factor
Wine Vintage: 2001
Wine Varietal: Shiraz
Wine Format: 750mL
Other Formats:  1.5L, 3L
Wine Type: Red
Alcohol Volume: 15%
Wine Category: Smart Buys
Drink From:  2013
Drink Until: 2016

WS 97
WA 98
AWC 94

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Wine Spectator
 2016
97 
A big wine with an extraordinary sense of elegance, positively glowing with gorgeous blueberry, plum and white pepper flavors that skim across the palate like a sailboat in a perfect wind. Hints of mineral and spice weave through the long, long finish. Classic stuff.
- WS, Harvey Steiman Issue: Sep 15 2004
Wine Advocate
 2016
98 
The 100% Shiraz offering, the exquisite 2001 The Factor, aged 24 months in French oak (30% new), possesses a roasted, Cote Rotie character than its Shiraz siblings. Blackberry, blueberry, espresso roast, smoke, and a roasted component are found in this intense, rich effort along with considerable structure, fabulous density, and a broad, deep, profound palate.
- WA, Robert Parker Jnr. Issue: #155
Australian Wine Companion
 2016
94 
Dense red-purple; vanilla and cedar surround a rich core of black fruits; excellent extract and length; good oak.
- AWC, James Halliday Issue: Dec 2003


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Vintage Wine Type Format Score Priced from* Buy now from
2001 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 1.5L 98 WA $283.91 Cellar Link Australia
2002 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 99 WA $86.65 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 96 WA $62.70 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 1.5L 96 WA $462.00 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 97 WA $70.00 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 1.5L 97 WA $482.93 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 6L 97 WA $2173.60 Cellar Link Australia
Vintage Wine Type Format Score Priced from* Not in stock
1999 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 97 WA   Read reviews
2000 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 95 AWC   Read reviews
2001 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 3L 98 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 1.5L 99 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 3L 97 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 97 WA   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 96 AWC   Read reviews


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Vintage Wine Type Format Score Priced from* Buy now from
2001 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 98 WA $107.00 Cellar Link Australia
2001 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 1.5L 98 WA $352.57 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 96 WA $73.32 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 98 WA $65.82 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 1.5L 98 WA $274.89 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 3L 98 WA $919.96 Cellar Link Australia
2005 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 1.5L 97 WA $378.39 Cellar Link Australia
2001 Torbreck The Juveniles Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 89 WA $19.55 Cellar Link Australia
2002 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 1.5L 99 WA $518.32 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 750mL 98 WA $110.11 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 1.5L 98 WA $550.00 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 3L 98 WA $1392.16 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Pict Mataro Red 1.5L 95+ WA $702.35 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Pict Mataro Red 750mL 95+ WA $107.69 Cellar Link Australia
2001 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 99 WA $242.00 Cellar Link Australia
2002 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 99 WA $157.80 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 99 WA $259.93 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 1.5L 99 WA $766.64 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 3L 99 WA $3375.68 Cellar Link Australia
2000 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 90 AWC $25.00 Cellar Link Australia
2001 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 92 WA $22.00 Cellar Link Australia
2002 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 93 WA $26.00 Cellar Link Australia
2002 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 6L 93 WA $323.40 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 93 WA $27.06 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 1.5L 93 WA $110.00 Cellar Link Australia
2001 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 1.5L 94 AWC $111.02 Cellar Link Australia
2002 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 750mL 95 WA $47.00 Cellar Link Australia
2003 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 750mL 95 AWC $30.80 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 750mL 96 WA $54.82 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 1.5L 96 WA $132.00 Cellar Link Australia
2004 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 3L 96 WA $384.82 Cellar Link Australia
Vintage Wine Type Format Score Priced from* Not in stock
2000 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 94 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 96 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 1.5L 96 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 6L 98 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 6L 97 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 97 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 3L 97 WA   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Descendant Shiraz Viognier Red 750mL 95 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Juveniles Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL N/A JR   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Juveniles Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 90 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 750mL 99 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 750mL 98 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 6L 98 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 750mL 98 WA   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Les Amis Grenache Red 750mL 94 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Pict Mataro Red 3L 95+ WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Pict Mataro Red 6L 95+ WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Pict Mataro Red 750mL 93 IWC   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Pict Mataro Red 750mL 92 WA   Read reviews
1999 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 97 WA   Read reviews
2001 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 1.5L 99 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 1.5L 99 WA   Read reviews
2003 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 6L 99 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 6L 99+ WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 3L 99+ WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 1.5L 99+ WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 99+ WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 95 IWC   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 1.5L 95 IWC   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 3L 95 IWC   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 96 IWC   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Run Rig Shiraz Red 750mL 96 IWC   Read reviews
2001 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 1.5L 92 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 1.5L 93 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 3L 93 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 93 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 6L 93 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 93 WA   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Steading Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Red 750mL 91 WA   Read reviews
2002 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 1.5L 95 WA   Read reviews
2004 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 6L 96 WA   Read reviews
2005 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 750mL 95 AWC   Read reviews
2006 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz Red 750mL 94 AWC   Read reviews

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