2021 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

Tasting Note – 2021 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

Deep crimson‑purple in the glass. The nose opens with dark fruits — blackberry and plum — layered with earthy, meaty notes, and hints of spice, cedar, and cocoa.

On the palate, it is rich and concentrated, revealing black fruit compote, plum, and mocha, supported by fine, chalky tannins and a savoury, earthy complexity. A gentle oak influence integrates seamlessly, a result of two years of maturation in seasoned French and American hogsheads.

The finish is long and savoury, with lingering dark fruit sweetness, spice, and a persistent, elegant note of earth.

Overall, this is a powerful yet refined Shiraz from old, dry‑grown Barossa vines (60–140 years), combining traditional Barossa character with structure and depth for long-term aging.

Serving Temperature
16–18°C.

Cellaring
Will reward cellaring; best drinking from 2026 through the late 2030s and beyond.

Technical Details:

ABV: ~13.7%

Made using traditional methods: hand-picked fruit, open fermentation, basket pressing

Aged for two years in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads & large vats