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Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2021

Sale price$299.99

— #5 most collected wine in Australia
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— A benchmark in Australian Shiraz.
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

South Australia Barossa Valley, Australia

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SKU: RBPS202110 UCAU
  • 95 Points
TASTING NOTES

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2021 is a masterful expression of the Barossa Valley’s rich viticultural heritage, crafted by renowned winemaker Robert O’Callaghan. This premium Shiraz is sourced from 60 to 140-year-old dry-grown vineyards, primarily from independent growers, spanning diverse soils, altitudes, and micro-climates across the Barossa region. The result is a wine that captures a rare and authentic post-colonial Australian character.

This medium-bodied Shiraz offers a soft, earthy profile that gracefully reveals the complexity gained through bottle aging. Its nuanced flavors pay homage to the landscape of the Barossa and the legacy of mid-20th-century winemaker Colin Preece, embodying a style that is both timeless and evocative. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and labor-intensive methods, the Rockford Basket Press stands as a benchmark in Australian Shiraz production.

  • Ranked as the #5 most collected wine in Australia, reflecting its prestige and desirability among collectors.
  • Celebrated for its craftsmanship and authenticity, it represents one of Australia’s most loved and respected Shiraz wines.
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring exceptional provenance and quality.

The 2021 vintage continues Rockford’s tradition of excellence, showcasing the unique terroir of the Barossa Valley—a region known for producing bold, expressive Shiraz with remarkable depth and aging potential. This wine is perfect for those seeking a sophisticated, heritage-rich Shiraz that balances tradition with refined complexity.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate: Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 2021

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

95/100

Medium-deep red with a trace of purple in the rim; the bouquet suggests meaty, spicy, earthy/terracotta and forest underbrush nuances. Cranberry on the tongue. Full bodied and fleshy with good extract and plenty of firm tannin bringing on the finish and then a lingering aftertaste. A more savoury style of Barossa shiraz with earthy drying tannins and subtle richness.

Huon Hooke