Domenic Torzi Old Vine GSM 2023
AU$28, 14% alcohol, screwcap, Barossa Valley.
It’s quite remarkable that this $28 wine was grown on vines that range from 91 to 109 years old. The vineyards involved (planted in 1914 and in 1932) are at Rowland Flat and Angaston Village in the Barossa Valley. The end result is a blend of grenache (65%), shiraz (25%) and mataro (10%).
Scents of blackberry, leather, toast and malt introduce a satisfying wine that has both substance and drinkability on its side. In fact, add structure to that list too. It’s a mix of red and black berry flavours, rusted iron, earth and sweet spice notes, with both a general softness throughout and enough tension to lend it good shape. This is excellent buying and drinking.
92 points – Campbell Mattinson.
