Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2022

Product Description:
Depth, tradition and old-vine intensity define this iconic Barossa Valley Shiraz. The 2022 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is one of Australia’s most celebrated traditional Shiraz wines, crafted in the Barossa Valley using time-honoured winemaking methods. Rockford sources fruit from a network of carefully tended old Shiraz vineyards across the region, many of which are dry-grown and several decades old, contributing both concentration and regional authenticity. True to its name, the wine is pressed in traditional basket presses, a slow and gentle process that preserves texture, structure and aromatic detail.

Fermentation typically takes place in open fermenters before the wine is matured in seasoned oak barrels, allowing the fruit and vineyard character to remain the focus. The 2022 vintage shows the hallmark richness of Barossa Shiraz while maintaining admirable balance and approachability. Aromatically the wine reveals layers of dark berry fruit, warm spice and subtle savoury undertones that hint at its ageing potential. On the palate it carries both depth and refinement, with generous fruit supported by supple tannins and understated oak influence. Powerful yet composed, Rockford Basket Press Shiraz continues to stand as a benchmark expression of traditional Barossa winemaking.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Classic Barossa character
Aromas of blackberry, dark plum and black cherry layered with baking spices, cocoa, dried herbs and hints of cedar and earth.

PALATE
– Rich and structured
Full-bodied and concentrated, revealing ripe dark fruits, blackcurrant and plum compote supported by savoury spice, subtle oak and finely structured tannins.

FINISH
– Long and persistent
A lingering finish marked by dark chocolate, spice and blackberry notes, carried by balanced acidity and gentle tannic grip.

Reviews & Accolades
“A deeply flavoured and classically styled Barossa Shiraz, showing layers of ripe dark fruit, spice and earthy complexity. The palate is rich yet balanced with supple tannins and impressive length.” — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 94 points

“A powerful yet beautifully controlled Shiraz, delivering blackberry, plum and spice with savoury depth. The structure is firm but polished, suggesting excellent cellaring potential.” — Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 94 points

Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Shiraz
Country – Australia
Region – Barossa Valley
Vintage – 2022
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13.8%
Closure – Cork
Other - Traditional Basket Press, Old Vine Barossa Shiraz