Torbreck The Steading Red 2008

Professional Ratings

• 93 Wine Enthusiast
  The blend is 60% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 20% Mataro (Mourvèdre), and in this heatwave vintage, the result is a full-bodied, supple wine that epitomizes the Torbreck style. It's wildly complex, ranging from meaty notes of Worcestershire sauce and marinated London broil to cedar, mint and raspberry. The finish is long and silky. Drink now–2020.
• 93 James Suckling
  Spicy and fruity with hints of coffee and nutmeg character. Full and very balanced with round tannins and a flavorful finish. Beautiful wine from a hot year and showing excellent balance. Drink or hold. Made from Grenache (60%), Shiraz (20%) and Mataro (20%).
• 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Blended of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, the 2008 The Steading gives a deep garnet color and aromas of warm mulberries and dried plums with an undercurrent of spice box, sandalwood and kirsch. Very full and generous in the mouth with a good amount of enlivening acidity, it is displaying mature, dried berry and spice flavors textured with a medium level of velvety tannins and finishing long. Drinking now, it should remain good to 2016+.