Rockford Basket Press Shiraz

Established in 1984, Rockford has long been an inspiration for several generations of Australian winemakers. Founded by the legendary Robert (Rocky) O’Callaghan, the winery is a family-owned Barossa institution using traditional Barossa grape varieties, with some vines dating back to the 1880s. Much of the winery equipment also dates back well over 100 years, and the use of a traditional basket press gives their iconic Shiraz its name. This unique approach to traditional winemaking, results in a range of wines which represent the pinnacle of quality that the Barossa has to offer. Oak plays only a supporting role, while the wines are fragrant and beautifully textured with a great capacity to age. They’re a world away from the inky, lavishly oaked reds that came to typify Barossa in the 1990’s and 2000’s

Only 20% of their wine is exported, the rest is sold directly via mailing list to clients in Australia  - allocations for the UK are tiny. The Basket Press Shiraz is one of Australia’s most iconic reds, made mainly from 100 +year old vines, and offers up endless depths of gently spiced, complex meaty, dark satisfying fruit notes with beautifully textured tannins.