2016 Rockford 'Basket Pressed' Shiraz 1500mL - Gift Pack - Cellar Link Auctions

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2017 Rockford Basket Pressed Shiraz

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97/100 - Huon Hooke

Medium-deep colour with a tinge of purple still remaining at seven years of age. Blackberry, black olive, tar, forest-floor and licorice aromas, a note of roasting meats emerging with age. Very intense and well concentrated palate flavour, deep and long with masses of supple, velvety tannins. Lovely, cuddly middle-aged Barossa shiraz, starting to drink at its peak now.

The 2017 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is an iconic, full-bodied Australian red from the Barossa Valley, known for its classic old-school style with intense dark fruit (blackberry, plum), spicy complexity (pepper, licorice, clove), and hints of oak and earth, offering velvety tannins and a long finish, representing a significant release from an esteemed producer that's now entering its prime drinking window. 

Key Characteristics:
Region: Barossa Valley, Australia.
  • Grape: Shiraz.
  • Style: Traditional, full-bodied, rich, and complex.
  • Tasting Notes: Dark berries, black pepper, plum, licorice, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, and roasting meats.
  • Texture: Velvety, with firm, well-integrated tannins.
  • Aging: Excellent aging potential; currently developing beautifully, often needing decanting or cellar time to soften. 
Drinking & Cellaring
This vintage is considered a standout and is in a great spot to drink now but will continue to evolve in the cellar for years to come.
  • Decanting for a few hours can help open it up, revealing layers of complexity. 

 

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"Rockford can only be described as an icon, no matter how overused that word may be."  James Halliday

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz, like Penfolds Grange, is one of Australia’s most collected and most cherished red wines. Fruit is sourced from some of the best old Barossa vineyards with vine age from 60 to 130 years.

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