The wine is aged in French barrels and carefully integrated with the oak so as not to compete with the fruity qualities of the Rhône grape varieties

and a tart finish

this inherently rather rich

balanced with a hint of oak on the finish and good length

Mourvèdre 20%

2016 Descendant Torbreck Rhône-Nord The wine is aged in92% Shiraz, 8% Viognier James Sucklin 97 points: A wine that really sits at the heart of the Torbreck DNA with plenty of blackberries and plums. Graphite and dark chocolate, too. There's a beautifully exotic peppery and spicy edge here. The co fermented viognier really is exceptional. The length and build on the palate is phenomenal and the weight of tannin is convincing, all thick and velvety. A blend of 94% shiraz and 6% viognier. Drink or hold.