Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2003 750mL

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Torbreck - The Factor - Shiraz - 2003 - 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  Rich and ripe, displaying a peppermint character that adds interest to the generous blackberry and cherry flavors. Firm tannins support the nicely focused finish. ..... read more
Wine Advocate  The 2003 The Factor (100% Shiraz aged 24 months in old French oak) is a riveting effort that displays the exquisite talent of David Powell. Its smoky perfume of blackberry liqueur intermixed with cherries, acacia flowers, and espresso roast is followed by a full-throttle, multi-layered palate as well as a 60-second finish. This stunning Shiraz should drink well for 10-15+ years. ..... 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: 2003
Wine Varietal: Shiraz
Wine Format: 750mL
Other Formats:  1.5L
Wine Type: Red
Alcohol Volume: 15%
Wine Category: Premium
Drink From:  2013
Drink Until: 2023

WS 91
WA 96
AWC 96

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Wine Spectator
 2023
91 
Rich and ripe, displaying a peppermint character that adds interest to the generous blackberry and cherry flavors. Firm tannins support the nicely focused finish.
- WS, Harvey Steiman Issue: Oct 15 2008
Wine Advocate
 2023
96 
The 2003 The Factor (100% Shiraz aged 24 months in old French oak) is a riveting effort that displays the exquisite talent of David Powell. Its smoky perfume of blackberry liqueur intermixed with cherries, acacia flowers, and espresso roast is followed by a full-throttle, multi-layered palate as well as a 60-second finish. This stunning Shiraz should drink well for 10-15+ years.
- WA, Robert Parker Jnr. Issue: #161
Australian Wine Companion
 2023
96 
Immensely powerful and concentrated aromas; a full-bodied, richly robed array of black fruits, spice, licorice, vanilla and chocolate; persistent, ripe tannins. Ultra-careful fruit selection has paid big dividends.
- AWC, James Halliday Issue: Oct 2005


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Vintage Wine Type Format Score Priced from* Buy now from
2001 Torbreck The Factor Shiraz Red 750mL 98 WA $72.00 Cellar Link Australia
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 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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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
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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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