Torbreck

Torbreck is an Australian winery on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley at Marananga. Founded by David Powell in 1994, the famous vineyard was named after a forest in Scotland where he spent time as a lumberjack. He honed his oenological skills at Rockford, the celebrated Barossa winery.

Year after year David has refined the style of his wines, remaining faithful to his inspiration of the Rhône valley, perfecting his yield of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro. The aim was to build one of the finest wine estates in the world and his vision was accomplished when the winery was named one of the World’s top 100 Wine Estates by Robert Parker.

“Every now and then, in life and in wine, we are presented with unique opportunities to express ourselves and create something truly remarkable. When these rare opportunities arise, we need to capture, nurture and develop them so that their potential is fulfilled.” Craig Isbel, Senior Winemaker

Interview with Andrew Tierney, Sales & Export Director

What, for you, has been the most important moment in the history of Torbreck? 

The purchase of The Laird Vineyard from the Seppelt family in 2014. The vineyard was planted in 1958 is now part of the Torbreck vineyard estates. 

How do you feel Torbreck The Laird has been received by the international wine trade? 

Having received the perfect score 100 points on 3 occasions this has certainly given us great exposure for a relatively new wine. First released in 2005, the insistence on producing only in the best years (no 2007, 2009, 2011 or 2014) means that the international wine trade trust the reliability and credibility of Torbreck to produce one of the world’s best expressions of the Shiraz grape.