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Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it's an offence:
- to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years )
Penalty exceeds $6,000)
- for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or
receive liquor. (Penalty exceeds $500)
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Rare & Fine Wine > Torbreck Runrig Shiraz 2006
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The Highland clans used a runrig system to distribute land amongst their clansmen in a series of widely dispersed holdings. The emphasis not on any one farm, but rather the communal element of the whole. 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier from parcels yielding a mere 14.5hl/ha. The Shiraz component spends thirty monthsunder a combination of mostly new, and seasoned French oaks. The Viognier is fermented and aged for six months under barrel and added to the Cuvée just prior to bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Deep colour and hues, RunRig is immediately impressive. The colour is completely opaque, right to the rim of the glass. The nose is also imposing with magnificent notes of lifted spice, highly fragrant with spiced blackberry aromas. Closer investigation reveals wonderfully multi-dimensional but very condensed aromas at this early stage. A hint of the Viognier's sweet marmalade character comes through as the wine sits in the glass. The intensity of flavour hits the mouth like a gale. A dark, rich and concentrated palate displays the up front flavour of apricot nectar, and flows into brooding cassis, anise and tar. This wine possesses a multitude of different facets and nuances that will constantly change and evolve.
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