Run Rig

Name: Torbreck Run Rig
Brand: Torbreck
SKU: WRW2385AD
Price: 8349 THB
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Rated 97/100 by Wine Advocate (top 8% of their reviews).

From our sommelier team

RunRig is Torbreck's flagship wine, a Shiraz-Viognier blend (Shiraz makes up roughly 98-99% of the blend, with about 1% Viognier added prior to bottling rather than co-fermented, and some vintages omitting Viognier entirely) from old, dry-grown Barossa Valley vineyards; sources vary on exact vine ages, with figures cited from around 80 up to 170+ years depending on the specific block and vintage. Matured around 30 months in a mix of new and seasoned French oak barriques (roughly 50% new), it delivers a powerful, richly concentrated style that draws comparison to Northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie's aromatic lift, Hermitage's power), with deep dark fruit, spice and a long, structured finish.

RunRig is one of Australia's most consistently top-scored wines, having received 92 points or higher from The Wine Advocate in every vintage reviewed since 1995 (with the vast majority in the mid-to-high 90s and several vintages hitting 98-99), with recent vintages (e.g. 2018, 2019) scoring in the high 90s from critics including Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and James Suckling — a track record that places it among Australia's cult icon wines.

Producer history

Torbreck Vintners was founded in 1994 by David Powell in Marananga, in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Powell, who had previously worked at Rockford Wines, named the winery after a forest near Inverness, Scotland, where he had once worked as a lumberjack. The estate built its reputation on old-vine, dry-grown Barossa Shiraz sourced from some of the region's oldest vineyards. Ownership later passed to American businesspeople Pete and Terri Kight, with Ian Hongell now serving as Chief Winemaker and General Manager.

Signature pairings

Char-grilled ribeye with peppercorn crust — RunRig's power and dark fruit concentration are built to match the richness and char of a well-marbled grilled steak.
Massaman beef curry (แกงมัสมั่นเนื้อ) — The wine's warm spice, dark fruit and full body echo the cardamom, cinnamon and richness of a slow-cooked massaman curry without clashing with mild heat.
Dark chocolate and espresso torte — A powerful, ripe Shiraz-Viognier can stand up to bittersweet dark chocolate, with its spice notes complementing coffee flavors.

Torbreck's Run Rig is a Barossa Valley Shiraz-dominant blend (98% Shiraz, 2% Viognier) that delivers a classic Australian red wine profile. The wine opens with dominant blackberry and plum fruit, supported by vanilla oak and subtle smoke from winemaking. Medium-full body and balanced tannin structure make it approachable yet age-worthy, with enough complexity to reward contemplation at the table. The Viognier co-ferment adds textural softness and aromatic lift. Ideal for fine dining occasions or as a versatile food companion.