The Laird & The Forebear sit at the pinnacle of Torbreck's portfolio, as incredibly special single-site expressions of Barossa Shiraz from our most distinctive vineyards.
THE LAIRD
As one of the most revered sites in the Barossa Valley, The Laird Vineyard effortlessly
showcases the power, complexity and longevity of Barossa Shiraz. This south facing
vineyard, nestled in the ridge between Seppeltsfield and Marananga and planted
in 1958, demonstrates its unique soil structure, micro-climate and distinctive clone
resulting in a wine of extraordinary power and restraint. Meticulously hand-tended,
the five-acre vineyard yields low quantities of small, concentrated berries, resulting in
a powerful and luxurious wine, with a dense, complex and alluring palate that can be
cellared for decades in one’s collection of the finest wines of the world.
'It's an iconic wine that has retained its soul and purpose over the years, decisive, distinct, potent and precise, haunting and evocative' 98 points, The Wine Advocate
'A savory, powerful wine with a with a high level of sophistication' 97 points, JamesSuckling.com
Current Vintage: 2020 $850 - 750ml bottle
Limit 1 bottle per person
THE FOREBEAR
The Forebear is produced from a single one acre vineyard established in the early
1850s, planted by the first generation of European settlers. They are Torbreck’s
oldest vines. Located at the Hillside vineyard near Lyndoch, these very old and gnarly
vines benefit from the cooler evening breezes that flow through the southern end
of the Barossa Valley, producing an elegant style of shiraz, renowned for its lifted
floral notes and red fruit flavours intertwined with subtle rounded tannins. With an
unmistakeable degree of finesse and complexity, it is a wine with distinct sense of
place that speaks of its heritage and its forebears.
'So much concentration and old-vine character that is built for the ages. Exceptional' 98 points, JamesSuckling.com
'A monumental wine, it needs space and quiet to be able to absorb the layers of complexity and undulating waves of flavor through the finish' 98 points, The Wine Advocate
Current Vintage: 2020 $850 - 750ml bottle
Limit 1 bottle per person
PURCHASING & ALLOCATIONS
Both wines are now available on very limited release.
To purchase 2020 The Laird or 2020 The Forebear, or to request an annual allocation, please contact cellardoor@torbreck.com.