Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2017
Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2017

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2017

Cellar or drinkRed wineAustralia97 points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.comCork closure42.93%

Rockford is one of Australia's most respected producers, with its Basket Press wine—like Penfolds Grange—widely regarded as one of the country's best and most collectible. Produced in limited quantities from some of Barossa’s oldest vineyards (ranging from 60 to 130 years old), the 2017 Basket Press has earned a 97-point critic score. As a 1st Classified (First Growth) in Langton’s classification wine, it offers a true representation of Barossa Valley, showcasing its depth, richness, and the timeless quality that makes it a standout in Australian winemaking.

Drink window,2021 to 2031
Historical performance*, 42.93%
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Shiraz
Vintage,2017
ABV,14.1%
Country,Australia
Region,South Australia
Sub region,Barossa Valley
Bottle size,2017
Bottle closure,Cork

*10-year performance (or since release). As at Jan 2025
Data source: WineSearcher
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Flavour & structure
Black fruitSpice & pepperFine tanninsLong finish
Food pairing
Red meatSteak & BBQ

What the experts say about this wine

Tasting this graceful Barossa Valley shiraz is like stepping into a time machine back to the region in the 1950s or early 1960s. I love the wide array of ripe yet delicate red fruit aromas and the layered fine tannins that give this enormous textural complexity. Tons of subtle spicy notes at the extremely long velvety finish. Develops so well in the glass I’d expect this to age very well. Drink or hold.

Deep, soft ruby colour with a tinge of purple. The bouquet is fragrant, red-fruited, gently minty and open-knit, with a lick of char-oak, the palate following on from there with savouryflavours and drying but supple tannins surrounding a delicious core of sweet fruit. The palate is quite intense, deep and lush with a trace of mint. It's weighty, satisfying and flavoursome in its relatively unpolished but hearty way. Drink 2021-2031.

Deep, shimmering ruby. Dried cherry, blackberry, licorice and woodsmoke on the spice-inflected nose. Concentrated black and blue fruit, floral pastille and mocha flavors are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows firm, spicy cut on the persistent finish, which features steadily emerging tannins and a hint of bitter cherry pit.

Behind the bottle

The makers behind this great wine

ROCKFORD

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