Torbreck Vintners ‘The Steading’ Blanc 2025

Please note: These wines are all offered ‘in bond’ and are expected to arrive in the UK in Jan/Feb 2027.

Inspired by the rich, luscious and mineral scented dry whites of the Rhône Valley, The Steading Blanc is sourced entirely from the Descendant Vineyard on Roennfeldt Road first planted in 1994 on the Torbreck estate. The ripe, fleshy, barrel fermented Viognier and Marsanne gives the palate a textural edge whilst the Roussanne contributes to its more flinty and austere personality.

Dry conditions continued for a second consecutive growing season in the lead up to the 2025 harvest. The earliest ever start and finish to a vintage followed due to the continual warm and dry weather, with the vineyard crops yielding less than average as a result. High quality wines with great acidity and depth of colour highlight the season.

Fragrant aromas of white flowers, summer stone fruits, kaffir lime, honey dew melon balanced with underlying hints of bee’s wax and spices such as lemongrass, cumquat, orange peel and ginger root. The palate shows wonderful freshness across a medium bodied weight, balanced by a line of acidity that enhances the freshness citrus and tropical fruit notes. A wine to enjoy in its youth, yet blossom into a fuller version of itself showing secondary characteristics of brioche and lime chutney. Enjoy with most seafood inspired dishes such as ceviche or a Thai seafood salad.