Toorak Winery Willandra Winemaker Selection Australia Shiraz 2022

Product Description

Toorak Winery is based in Leeton, in the heart of the Riverina, NSW, and has more than 50 years of winemaking experience. The winery produces a range of Australian wines across labels including Willandra Estate, Willandra Leeton Selection and Toorak Road. Its warm Riverina climate is known for producing wines with rich aromas and intense varietal fruit characteristics.

The Willandra range focuses on wines made from carefully selected fruit, with the winemaker selecting grapes from quality Australian vineyards to create expressive, approachable wines.

Region and Vintage

The 2022 Willandra Winemaker Selection Shiraz is an Australian Shiraz with a generous, fruit-driven character. The wine has been highlighted for its aromatic profile of spice and berry fruit, with a smooth palate balanced by a firm structure.

Winemaking Style

The winemaking approach focuses on preserving the natural fruit character of the Shiraz while building enough structure to give the wine depth and balance. Toorak Winery's Shiraz winemaking has historically included careful extraction and oak maturation, techniques used to build colour, flavour and texture while maintaining the character of the fruit.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep red with rich colour.

Aroma: Generous aromas of ripe berry fruit with warming spice notes.

Palate: Smooth and well structured, with generous berry flavours supported by firm tannins.

Finish: Smooth and lingering, with a structured finish that gives the wine plenty of presence.

Key Characteristics

• Australian Shiraz from Toorak Winery

• Aromatic berry fruit and spice character

• Smooth, structured palate

• Generous fruit flavours

• Firm tannin structure

• Great choice for cooler evenings and hearty meals

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Shiraz works particularly well with rich, savoury dishes. Try it alongside grilled steak, roast lamb, slow-cooked beef, barbecued meats or hearty pasta dishes. Its fruit intensity and firm structure also make it a natural match for rich sauces and roasted vegetables.

Vintage Note

*Vintage may vary. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.