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Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
A sumptuous, firm and astringent cabernet whose deep, slightly stewed and jammy flavours of dark currants, plums and prunes deliver plenty of ripe juiciness in the middle of the palate, but dry out marginally towards the finish. Framed by loose-knit tannins, it’s actually quite spicy, but finishes with a hint of sweetness. Slightly overcooked given the nature of this vintage.
Vintage
2004
Peak years to drink
2012 - 2016
Jeremy's score
89 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon
Barossa Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2015
$ Rel: 58
A sumptuous, firm and astringent cabernet whose deep, slightly stewed and jammy flavours of dark currants, plums and prunes deliver plenty of ripe juiciness in the middle of the palate, but dry out marginally towards the finish. Framed by loose-knit tannins, it's actually quite spicy, but finishes with a hint of sweetness. Slightly overcooked given the nature of this vintage.
Last Date Tasted: 10/10/2017
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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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2015
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92 | 17.7 | 2023-2027+  |
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2014
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93 | 18.0 | 2026-2034 |
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2013
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91 | 17.6 | 2021-2025+ |
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2012
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91 | 17.4 | 2020-2024 |
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2011
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84 | 15.3 | 2013-2016+  |
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2010
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84 | 15.4 | 2015-2018 |
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2009
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92 | 17.8 | 2021-2029 |
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2008
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87 | 16.3 | 2013-2016 |
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2007
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84 | 15.3 | 2009-2012 |
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2006
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85 | 15.6 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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86 | 15.8 | 2007-2010+ |
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2004
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89 | 16.8 | 2012-2016 |
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2003
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92 | 17.9 | 2011-2015 |
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2002
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91 | 17.5 | 2010-2014 |
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2001
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90 | 17.0 | 2009-2013+ |
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2000
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89 | 16.7 | 2005-2008 |
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1999
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94 | 18.3 | 2007-2011+ |
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1998
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94 | 18.5 | 2010-2018 |
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1997
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89 | 16.9 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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94 | 18.5 | 2004-2008+ |
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1995
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91 | 17.4 | 2000-2003+ |
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1994
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89 | 16.8 | 1999-2002 |
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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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