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Rockford Black Sparkling Shiraz 2014
An outstanding example of this wine whose spicy, peppery fragrances of bright blackberry, blueberry, cassis and dark plum aromas are underpinned by suggestions of chocolate, musky spices and earthy, meaty nuances. ItÕs full to medium-bodied, with a fine, crunchy bead and a smooth, luscious presence of ripe cassis, blackberries, gamey complexity, dark chocolate and plums supported by a fine, chalky and almost mineral spine. It finishes long and savoury, with lingering flavours of dark berries and blood plums and a faint sweetness balanced by refreshing acids.
Vintage
2014
Year to Drink
2022 - 2026+
Jeremy’s score
95 / 100
Seal Type
Cork
Rockford Black Sparkling Shiraz
Barossa Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 13.5
An outstanding example of this wine whose spicy, peppery fragrances of bright blackberry, blueberry, cassis and dark plum aromas are underpinned by suggestions of chocolate, musky spices and earthy, meaty nuances. ItÕs full to medium-bodied, with a fine, crunchy bead and a smooth, luscious presence of ripe cassis, blackberries, gamey complexity, dark chocolate and plums supported by a fine, chalky and almost mineral spine. It finishes long and savoury, with lingering flavours of dark berries and blood plums and a faint sweetness balanced by refreshing acids.
Last Date Tasted: 7/08/2017
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2016
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94 | 18.3 | 2022-2025+  | |
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2015
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96 | 19.0 | 2023-2027+ | |
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2014
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95 | 18.8 | 2022-2026+ | |
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2013
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92 | 17.8 | 2018-2021+ | |
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2012
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96 | 19.1 | 2024-2032 | |
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2011
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95 | 18.8 | 2023-2031+ | |
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2010
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96 | 19.0 | 2019-2023 | |
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2009
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92 | 17.9 | 2011-2014 | |
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2008
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95 | 18.6 | 2013-2016 | |
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2007
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88 | 16.6 | 2009-2012 | |
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2006
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96 | 18.9 | 2011-2014+ | |
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2005
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93 | 18.2 | 2007-2010+ | |
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2004
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95 | 18.7 | 2005-2009 | |
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2003
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90 | 17.0 | 2005-2008 | |
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2002
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96 | 18.9 | 2006-2010 | |
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2001
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95 | 18.6 | 2004-2008 | |
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2000
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97 | 19.2 | 2006-2010 | |
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1998
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91 | 17.5 | 1999-2003 | |
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1991
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94 | 18.3 | 1999-2003 |
Winery
Rockford
Rockford is a dedicated small Barossa maker and a committed supporter of the regionŐs small vineyards and their owners. Its wines are made with a refreshing disregard for trends and fashion and are bottled without artefact or manipulation. That is not to suggest that they are made and assembled without great care, experience and dedication, but these are essentially ÔnaturalŐ wines that faithfully reflect their sites and seasons. The new releases contain an elegant and surprisingly compete Basket Press Shiraz from 2011, plus from 2012 the finest collection of 'lesser' reds for several years. Furthermore, the latest disgorging of Black Shiraz is a classic.
Chief Executive(s):
Ben Radford
Winemaker:
Robert O'Callaghan, Ben Radford
Viticulturist:
Ben Radford
Sparkling
Address:
131 Krondorf Road , Tanunda , South Australia 5352 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8563 2720
Facsimile:
(08) 8563 3787
Website:
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