Torbreck The Laird 2017 (750ml) Tinta de Toro This is very elegant and

This is very elegant and salty in the finish but also very long

clean dark red berry flavours flow onto a smooth palate with sufficient structure to warrant enjoyment with food such as Gourmet Pizza with Carpaccio and rocket salad

Quite herbal on the nose

This wine can be enjoyed today - or cellared for a special occasion to be determined

Melacce is produced from vineyards at 300 m above sea level on fractured sandstone soils well exposed to sea winds

Torbreck The Laird 2017 (750ml) Tinta de Toro This is very elegant andTorbreck's 2016 The Laird is just being released after its extended time in barrel. I'm still unconvinced by the levage, as the wood seems to have the upper hand, marking the nose with scents of smoke, cedar, menthol and baking spices. Yes, there's ample underlying fruitmulberries and Italian plumsbut it all takes on a slightly dessert like cast that's only partially balanced by lingering hints of black olives, licorice and caramelized meat on the