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Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1998
A supremely complete, elegant and stylish shiraz which remains totally faithful to its Barossa heritage. Opulent and exotically perfumed, its pristine aromas of spicy plum and dark berry fruit are laced with licorice and peppery undertones, while sweet chocolate oak contributes smoothness and depth. More concentrated and powerful than the 1996 vintage, its thick weight of fruit is perfectly complemented by powerful, sinewy tannins.
Vintage
1998
Peak years to drink
2008 - 2018
Jeremy's score
96 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Rockford Basket Press Shiraz
Barossa Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.1
A supremely complete, elegant and stylish shiraz which remains totally faithful to its Barossa heritage. Opulent and exotically perfumed, its pristine aromas of spicy plum and dark berry fruit are laced with licorice and peppery undertones, while sweet chocolate oak contributes smoothness and depth. More concentrated and powerful than the 1996 vintage, its thick weight of fruit is perfectly complemented by powerful, sinewy tannins.
Last Date Tasted: 26/03/2017
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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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2013
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94 | 18.5 | 2025-2033+  |
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2012
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96 | 19.0 | 2024-2032+ |
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2011
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91 | 17.4 | 2019-2023  |
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2010
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95 | 18.7 | 2022-2030+ |
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2009
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94 | 18.3 | 2021-2029 |
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2008
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94 | 18.3 | 2016-2020+ |
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2007
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94 | 18.3 | 2015-2019 |
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2006
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88 | 16.5 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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91 | 17.6 | 2013-2017 |
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2004
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95 | 18.8 | 2016-2024+ |
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2003
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93 | 18.2 | 2011-2015 |
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2002
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96 | 19.1 | 2014-2022 |
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2001
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89 | 16.7 | 2009-2013 |
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2000
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93 | 18.1 | 2005-2008+ |
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1999
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96 | 18.9 | 2007-2011+ |
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1998
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96 | 19.0 | 2008-2018 |
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1997
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93 | 18.0 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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96 | 18.9 | 2016-2026 |
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1995
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90 | 17.0 | 2003-2007 |
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1994
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93 | 18.2 | 2002-2006+ |
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1993
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88 | 16.6 | 2005-2013 |
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1992
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89 | 16.8 | 2000-2004 |
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1991
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96 | 19.0 | 2011-2021 |
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1990
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91 | 17.5 | 1998-2002+ |
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1989
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87 | 16.0 | 1997-2001 |
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1988
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93 | 18.1 | 2000-2004+ |
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1987
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89 | 16.8 | 1999-2003 |
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1986
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96 | 18.9 | 1998-2006 |
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1985
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90 | 17.0 | 1993-1997 |
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1984
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93 | 18.0 | 1996-2004 |
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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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