After a cold & rainy winter in 2016, the Barossa had one of its wettest springs on record, replenishing sub-soil moisture & setting the vineyards up for a healthy summer. Mild conditions during veraison & light rains in January & February 2017, were followed by an extended warm, dry Indian summer, creating perfect ripening conditions through to April 2017. An outstanding vintage producing bright, aromatic whites & intense, well-structured reds. The Steading has a fragrance, purity of fruit, mid-palate concentration & savoury tannin profile that makes it an exemplary wine. Vibrant aromas of violet, star anise & spice all unfold to reveal an impressive array of underlying fruit flavours. Silky, succulent dark fruits, black olive, savoury earth, liquorice & Asian spice. These complex yet elegant flavours are all neatly interwoven with a perfect balance of acidity & supple, silky tannins. The Steading will continue to develop with time in the cellar, & provide those with patience great enjoyment well into the next decade. ...

The initial aromas of black raspberries, creme de cacao & star anise yield to a fragrant core of slow roasted meats, scorched earth & olive tapenade. Full bodied & tightly structured the palate shows perfect ripeness & brooding richness along with a razor-like spine of beautifully integrated acidity & fine tannin that will greatly reward those with the patience to cellar it. ...

The initial aromas of black raspberries, creme de cacao & star anise yield to a fragrant core of slow roasted meats, scorched earth & olive tapenade. Full bodied & tightly structured the palate shows perfect ripeness & brooding richness along with a razor-like spine of beautifully integrated acidity & fine tannin that will greatly reward those with the patience to cellar it. ...

Fruit from both vineyards (split into four separate parcels) was handpicked & gently 'whole bunch' pressed to individual vats where they were left to settle. After 24 hours the younger blocks were racked to tank whilst the older more robust parcels were transferred to 6 year old French barriques where they underwent a long cool fermentation. The various components were later assembled prior to bottling in November 2011. Semillon has always found a natural home in the Barossa. It was one of the early white wine grape varieties planted by the first settlers around 160 years ago & so the Barossa is blessed with a heritage of old, low yielding Semillon vineyards. At Torbreck, Semillon is fermented in both stainless steel & seasoned French barriques. Torbreck Woodcutters Semillon is not unlike the white wines found in the central & southern regions of France. This is due largely to the use of the Madeira (more robust & pink skinned) clone of Semillon, grown widely in the Barossa Valley. Although not typically lemony, this wine exhibits more complex aromas of smoked almonds & honeysuckle as well as buttery textures from the natural malolactic fermentation. The palate displays a spicy mineral flintiness with exotic fruit flavours. Medium bodied with a pristine lemon hue this youthful Semillon offers delicate scents of calamansi, limestone, candle wax, & toasted brioche. The copper-pink skins of this robust, age-old ' Madeira Clone' flesh out the palate, lending notes of almond kernels, soft pineapple, roasted cashew & white peach. Underlying notes of citrus oil & minerals maintain the wines freshness whilst a crisp spine of razor-like acidity neatly lace together the finish. Although beautifully enjoyable in its youth with sashimi & fresh shellfish this wine will continue to increase in complexity with time & should provide compelling drinking over the coming years. ...

Fruit from both vineyards (split into four separate parcels) was handpicked & gently 'whole bunch' pressed to individual vats where they were left to settle. After 24 hours the younger blocks were racked to tank whilst the older more robust parcels were transferred to 6 year old French barriques where they underwent a long cool fermentation. The various components were later assembled prior to bottling in November 2011. Semillon has always found a natural home in the Barossa. It was one of the early white wine grape varieties planted by the first settlers around 160 years ago & so the Barossa is blessed with a heritage of old, low yielding Semillon vineyards. At Torbreck, Semillon is fermented in both stainless steel & seasoned French barriques. Torbreck Woodcutters Semillon is not unlike the white wines found in the central & southern regions of France. This is due largely to the use of the Madeira (more robust & pink skinned) clone of Semillon, grown widely in the Barossa Valley. Although not typically lemony, this wine exhibits more complex aromas of smoked almonds & honeysuckle as well as buttery textures from the natural malolactic fermentation. The palate displays a spicy mineral flintiness with exotic fruit flavours. Medium bodied with a pristine lemon hue this youthful Semillon offers delicate scents of calamansi, limestone, candle wax, & toasted brioche. The copper-pink skins of this robust, age-old ' Madeira Clone' flesh out the palate, lending notes of almond kernels, soft pineapple, roasted cashew & white peach. Underlying notes of citrus oil & minerals maintain the wines freshness whilst a crisp spine of razor-like acidity neatly lace together the finish. Although beautifully enjoyable in its youth with sashimi & fresh shellfish this wine will continue to increase in complexity with time & should provide compelling drinking over the coming years. ...

Full of deep, dark berry fruit, the 2016 vintage is one of the richest & most complex Woodcutters of recent years. It is rich, opulent fruit with a wonderful freshness & balance. An incredibly deep, central core of dark fruit gives way to an intense textural mid-palate full of cassis, plum, spice & dark chocolate. ...

Colour: Dark ruby red. Aroma: Continuous & complex in its succession of sensations
- spice, mint, toasted oak,

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Colour: Dark ruby red. Aroma: Continuous & complex in its succession of sensations
- spice, mint, toasted oak,

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Peach petal pink in colour, this wine shows intense yet delicate fragrances of pink grapefruit, peaches & violets. The flavor is fresh & balanced with savoury notes & excellent aromatic persistence. ...

Colour: Light yellow with very bright greenish hues. Scent: Fresh notes of orange blossom, thyme, rose & lavender. Taste:
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