Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
Robert O’Callaghan's Rockford Basket Press Shiraz pays homage to Barossa's historical legacy. Crafted from 60 to 140-year-old dry-grown vineyards across diverse Barossa soils and micro-climates, it embodies a unique post-colonial Australian charm. This medium-bodied wine, revealing an earthy depth with age, mirrors the Barossa landscape and harks back to Colin Preece's mid-20th-century wine era. Meticulous, labour-intensive methods and a heritage of craftsmanship converge in this beloved Australian classic. Handpicked fruit undergoes traditional Barossa practices, including wooden crusher, open fermentation, and basket pressing, maturing mainly in seasoned French and American oak for two years.
About Rockford
Rockford, in Barossa Valley, thrives on Robert O’Callaghan's innovation, standing among winemaking greats. Championing old vine shiraz, their ethos melds tradition with modernity. The Basket Press Shiraz shines. Their range, crafted from esteemed Barossa growers, echoes an ideology—melding craftsmanship and tradition into each bottle.