Torbreck
Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne
Barossa Valley
2005
Vintage
Varietal
Shiraz
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2029.
The ‘05 Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne.
Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005 is from Barossa Valley, Australia.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2005 vintage
Torbreck's 2005 Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne comes from Barossa Valley, Australia.
About Torbreck
Torbreck's Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne comes from Barossa Valley, Australia.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005?
Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005 is from Barossa Valley, Australia.
What does Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005 taste like?
Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2009-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2011-2022. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Torbreck Lost Highway Shiraz Roussanne 2005?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.