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  • 93+

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1999 Magnum

Sale price$649.99

— One of Australia's most collected wines.
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— 93+pts, Robert Parker!
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

South Australia Barossa Valley, Australia

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SKU: RBPS199920 UCAU
  • 93+ Points
TASTING NOTES

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1999 Magnum is a distinguished expression of Barossa Valley’s rich winemaking heritage. Crafted by Robert O’Callaghan, a revered figure in Australian boutique wine circles, this Shiraz reflects a masterful blend of tradition and terroir. O’Callaghan’s commitment to historic winemaking techniques, using restored 1850s equipment alongside modern refrigeration and yeast, ensures a wine of exceptional character and authenticity.

The 1999 vintage sources fruit from some of the oldest dry-grown Shiraz vines in the region, aged between 60 and 136 years, spanning the renowned subregions of Kalimna, Ebenezer, Eden Valley, and Central Barossa. These venerable vines yield grapes of remarkable depth, power, and color, resulting in a wine that is both intense and refined.

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is celebrated for its complexity, with layers of dark berry fruit, subtle spice, and velvety tannins that evolve beautifully over time. This magnum format enhances its aging potential, making it a prized addition to any premium cellar.

  • One of Australia's most collected wines, prized for its rarity and quality.
  • Scored 93+ points by Robert Parker, underscoring its critical acclaim.
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring provenance and exceptional condition.

Experience the legacy of Barossa Valley’s finest with this iconic Shiraz, a wine that embodies both history and excellence in every bottle.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 1999

Bottle : 1.5L (Magnum)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

93+/100

This still young, full-bodied, pure, incredibly rich 1999 exhibits a kinky nose of Asian spices, ground pepper, flowers, and autumnal forest floor notes. It possesses an inky/blue/purple color, full body, fabulous fruit, good acidity, sweet tannin, and a long finish. As it sat in the glass, a licorice component took over from the forest floor character. This is an impressive, still youthful Shiraz from one of the legendary wine producers of the Barossa. Give it another 3-4 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following two decades. P.S. This was a half bottle!

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate