Rockford Sparkling Black Shiraz - Disgorged 2023

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Rockford is one of Australia's most respected producers, with its Sparkling Black Shiraz widely regarded as one of the country's best and most collectible. Produced in limited quantities, it provides a unique twist on the shiraz produced by Rockford. Known by a handful of Rockford followers as their Christmas drink of choice, it's a rare treat for collectors, and as a Classified (Second Growth) in Langton’s classification wine, it is a standout among Australian sparkling wines. 

Drink Window,Typically 5 to 10 years
Historical performance*,
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Shiraz
Vintage,NV
ABV,13.9%
Country,Australia
Region,Victoria
Sub Region,Barossa Valley
Bottle Size,750ml
Bottle Closure,Cork

*10-year performance (or since release). As at Nov 2024
Data source: WineSearcher
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$125.00

Critic reviews

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.

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