White
RunRig Shiraz-Viognier
Barossa · Australia
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Barossa
- Appellation
- Barossa
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
lamb · barbecue · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201297 pts
RunRig is always complex, and the 2012 doesn't disappoint in that regard, mixing bacony-meaty notes with hints of black olives and ripe plums. The tannins are supremely supple, but the acids are crisp, resulting in a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now–2030.
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201094 pts
A perplexing wine to evaluate, the 2010 RunRig (97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier) evolves rapidly once poured, going from slightly stewed and overoaked to a wine that shows considerable class within 20 minutes or so. Aromas and flavors of brown sugar, mocha and roasted meat give way t…
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200796 pts
Winemaker Dave Powell is no longer with Torbreck, but the 2007 RunRig is one of his finest efforts. The complexity is almost overwhelming, as the aromas range from peppery spice and roasted meat to blueberry and tappanade. It's mouth filling and expansive, yet retains fine acids…