{"title":"Rockford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRockford can only be described as an icon, no matter how overused that word may be. It has a devoted band of customers who buy most of the wine through the cellar door or mail order (Robert O’Callaghan’s entrancing annual newsletter is like no other). Some wine is sold through restaurants and there are 2 retailers in Sydney and one each in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Whether they will have the Basket Press Shiraz available is another matter; it is as scarce as Henschke Hill of Grace (but less expensive). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-JAMES HALLIDAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2002-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"2002 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2007-2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA name that needs very little introduction in the world of iconic Australian wine. The wines produced under the Rockford label are classic and consistent expressions of some of the finest vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Some of the rarest expressions in the country these wines have been cellared by private collectors and are now in a perfect position to either be added to your dining table or cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly crafted, defined by an eagle-eyed attention to detail, Rockford Shirazs are some of the finest produced in Barossa Valley. Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is no exception, a high-quality Shiraz, and made in the classic Barossa Valley region style. Expect a classic Rockford taste, typical of many Red from Barossa Valley, yet distinctive and instantly recognizable as Rockford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139865960643,"sku":"SK86525364","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/1264_1265_2002_ROCKFORD_Basket_Press_Shiraz_Barossa_Valley_shopify_0bd8b405-136a-4fd1-a260-c2ee128a5fe4.jpg?v=1785479204"},{"product_id":"2018-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml-1","title":"2018 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRockford Basket Press is one for the traditionalists, parcels of the best dry grown old vine Shiraz, some of which were planted in the nineteenth century, from a select cabal of growers, operating vineyards in the Barossa, Kalimna and Ebenezer, Moppa Springs and the Eden Valley, are treated to an ancient basket press followed by vinfication in old fashioned open fermentation vessels. Big, bold and upfront fruit with all the lashings of chocolate, coffee bean and Christmas cake all have come to adore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly 30 parcels of old, dry-grown fruit from some of the finest grape-growing families in the Barossa. Open-fermented and matured in American and French oak for nearly 2 years. Deep colour; arguably the Barossa's most emblematic shiraz, faithfully reflecting the best features of a seamless assembly of district flavours picked at precisely the right time. This is fruit talking, not alcohol, not oak, not rough tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139866058947,"sku":"SK14419030","price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/RockfordBasketPressShiraz_1.png?v=1785998440"},{"product_id":"2011-rockford-rifle-range-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2011 Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people would be unaware that Cabernet Sauvignon has been planted in the Barossa since at least 1888. Barossa Cabernets are rich, full flavoured wines and are a perfect fit into the Rockford stable. The fruit for this wine comes predominantly from vineyards along Rifle Range Road. The ‘Biscay’ soil of these vineyards is heavy clay, lending the wine its full flavour and earthy tones. The perfect wine to hide in your cellar, for as long as you are able.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: 2010-2029\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139866091715,"sku":"SK27267768","price":124.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/RockfordRifleRangeCabernetSauvignon750mL.png?v=1784205023"},{"product_id":"2006-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"2006 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA name that needs very little introduction in the world of iconic Australian wine. The wines produced under the Rockford label are classic and consistent expressions of some of the finest vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Some of the rarest expressions in the country these wines have been cellared by private collectors and are now in a perfect position to either be added to your dining table or cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly crafted, defined by an eagle-eyed attention to detail, Rockford Shirazs are some of the finest produced in Barossa Valley. Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is no exception, a high-quality Shiraz, and made in the classic Barossa Valley region style. Expect a classic Rockford taste, typical of many Red from Barossa Valley, yet distinctive and instantly recognizable as Rockford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend: \u003c\/span\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan\u003e2008-2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139866124483,"sku":"SK60022272","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/Rockford_Basket_Press_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1785126691"},{"product_id":"1997-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"1997 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA name that needs very little introduction in the world of iconic Australian wine. 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Aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, violets, and cocoa lead to a richly layered palate of plum, spice, and mocha framed by fine, chalky tannins. 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The wines produced under the Rockford label are classic and consistent expressions of some of the finest vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Some of the rarest expressions in the country these wines have been cellared by private collectors and are now in a perfect position to either be added to your dining table or cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly crafted, defined by an eagle-eyed attention to detail, Rockford Shirazs are some of the finest produced in Barossa Valley. Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is no exception, a high-quality Shiraz, and made in the classic Barossa Valley region style. 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Produced using time-honoured winemaking techniques and sourced from a network of old-vine growers across the Barossa, Basket Press Shiraz has become a benchmark for rich, age-worthy Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockford founder Robert O'Callaghan established the winery with a commitment to preserving traditional Barossa winemaking practices. True to its name, Basket Press Shiraz is fermented in open vats and pressed using traditional basket presses before maturation in seasoned American and French oak, allowing the fruit and vineyard character to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 2009 vintage delivered warm, dry conditions that produced fruit of exceptional concentration and depth. 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Mature tertiary notes weave effortlessly through the fruit core, leading to a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow firmly within its prime drinking window, the 2009 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz offers an outstanding example of mature Barossa Shiraz at its finest. 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This approach ensures oak remains subtle, supporting the wine’s structure and complexity without overshadowing the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eAromatically, the wine shows blackcurrant, cassis, and dark cherry, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, dried herbs, and gentle spice. 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