Rockford Black Shiraz 2023 Barossa Valley sparkling red wine, featuring the signature autumn vine artwork on a black label with gold accents.
Rockford Black Shiraz 2023 Disgorgement, Barossa Valley sparkling red wine wrapped in black tissue with white label.
Back label of Rockford Black Shiraz 2023 Barossa Valley, describing its heritage, tasting notes, and winemaking story.

Rockford Sparkling Black Shiraz - Disgorged 2023

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A Barossa icon, with bubbles 🍷✨

Rockford Sparkling Black Shiraz is one of Australia’s most unique and collectible wines—bold, rich, and unapologetically festive. Disgorged in 2023, this release combines the depth and intensity of Rockford Shiraz with the elegance of fine bubbles.

Made in small quantities and recognised as a Classified (Second Growth) in Langton’s Classification, it’s one of the country’s most sought-after sparkling reds. Expect dark berries, spice, and savoury complexity, wrapped in a velvety mousse and a dry, lifted finish.

A cult favourite for Christmas Day, but just as good any time you’re ready to open something unforgettable. Drink now, or cellar to let the layers unfold.

Drink window,2023 to 2028
Historical performance*,WineSearcher
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Shiraz
Vintage,NV
ABV,13.9%
Country,Australia
Region,South Australia
Sub region,Barossa Valley
Bottle size,750ml
Bottle closure,Cork

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Flavour & structure
Black fruitSpice & pepperFine tanninsLong finish
Food pairing
Lamb & red meatBeef & steakCheeseChocolate & dessert

What the experts say about this wine

I’ll never forget a Sparkling Shiraz I found in my father’s cellar at Seppelt’s Barooga vineyard when I was a kid – I can taste it now. Many years later, when I worked at Seppelt’s Rutherglen, I met Colin Preece, the master responsible for the great old wines. Ever since, I’ve wanted to make a wine of my own that reflected his attitude and technique. This is it: Black Shiraz matured in seasoned oak, revitalised by bottle fermentation, left on lees before disgorgement and liqueuring, and then put straight back into the cellar. You’d be doing us both a favour if you left it there a bit longer so it can really show its best. But watch your kids.

Behind the bottle

The makers behind this great wine

ROCKFORD

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