Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is a much-loved wine Down Under. It is fashioned along traditional lines. When last tasted, the 2001 release received an indifferent reception. On this showing, it is starting to hit its stride.
There is real aromatic interest on display here – a cornucopia of spice, fruit and earthy complexity. On the palate it is satin smooth, the tannins having fully resolved, and remarkably elegant for a warm climate wine.
It is unashamedly Australia, more particularly, unashamedly Barossan in character. Everything is in balance and in its place. At 13.5% ABV, it is a measured wine, illustrating that restraint is often capable of delivering far greater pleasure than excess.
2001 ROCKFORD BASKET PRESS SHIRAZProducer: Rockford
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2001
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: N/a
Date tasted: 13 December 2014
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Inviting and complex nose of raspberry, kirsch, star anise and clove ; quite southern Rhone-like! Dry, full bodied yet relatively elegant given its place of origin. Soft and velvet in texture. Sumptuous. Liquorice and tar. Showing very well now, but plenty of fuel left in the tank.
Score: 17.5/20
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