2022 The Steading Blanc, Torbreck, Barossa Valley

2022 The Steading Blanc, Torbreck, Barossa Valley

This is mainly Roussanne and Marsanne, with the Viognier dialled back in recent vintages to provide just enough aromatic intensity and viscocity, without dominating. Full of ripe peach and apricot, with a pithy feel to the texture, and a core of more juicy fruit. The fruit character is just sweet enough to carry it through a long finish with more pithy, savoury notes. Don't make the mistake of ignoring the brilliant white wines from Torbreck.

Critic score
93/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
  • Grape
    Marsanne
    Roussanne
    Viognier
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2031info
  • Colour
    White
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

Like the Cuvée Juvenile Blanc, this 2022 The Steading Blanc is Roussanne-led (50%), followed by Marsanne (43%) and Viognier (7%). While the Roussanne went straight to tank (i.e., no oak), the Marsanne and Viognier were fermented and matured in seasoned French oak. That is undoubtedly what brings the softness to the middle palate, while the Roussanne contributes white flowers and chalk to the perimeters. There is also green apple (skin), loquat, lychee, white plum and nashi pear. This is lovely, complex, plush and laden with white pepper through the finish. The phenolics have a firmness to them—very attractive in a white wine.

Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate (April 2023)
93/100

If Juveniles Blanc is a young ‘Luke’, this wine is a ‘Jedi Master’. Focussing on Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier, this is a spellbinding white wine and the finest white to date from this winery. With incredible poise and a downright sexy deportment, The Steading Blanc shows mind-blowing refinement and definition. At a seventh of the price of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel Blanc and a full 1% lower in alcohol, this wine redefines what is possible from the timeless RMV blend. Yet, with remorseless climate creep impacting the Rhône more than anywhere I can think of, The Steading Blanc reminds me of great Southern Rhône whites from a bygone era but with more flair, professionalism, fruit clarity and drinkability.

Matthew Jukes, matthewjukes.com (April 2023)
18.5/20

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