2007 Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Overview

Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 is a Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia, made by one of the region's most respected traditional producers.

This mature release reflects the classic Rifle Range style, combining Barossa richness with Cabernet structure, savoury depth and long-standing collector appeal.

Vintage & Winemaking

Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon pays homage to its historic roots along Rifle Range Road, once home to a rifle range and now a road leading through the Barossa Valley toward Kaiser Stuhl National Park.

The vineyards supplying the grapes for this wine are among Rockford's most important sources for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is made in Rockford's traditional style and aged for two years in large, seasoned oak vats and hogsheads.

Product Highlights

• 93/100 from CellarTracker
• Mature Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Classic Rifle Range release from Rockford Wines
• Aged for two years in large, seasoned oak vats and hogsheads
• Collector bottle from the 2007 vintage

Critic Scores & Reviews

93/100 — CellarTracker · 2007 Vintage

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Mature red wine appearance.

Aroma

Plum, currant and chocolate with dried sage and verdant garden herb hints.

Palate

Rich, soft and full-bodied, showing Cabernet structure and developed Barossa depth.

Finish

Savoury and persistent, with mature Cabernet character and seasoned oak influence.

Food Pairing

Suggested pairing: beef and venison.

About the Producer

Rockford Wines is based in the Barossa Valley and was founded by Robert O'Callaghan in the early 1980s.

The winery is known for traditional Barossa methods, working with independent growers and using equipment such as basket presses and open-topped slate fermenters.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2007
• Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Barossa Valley / South Australia / Australia
• Maturation: Two years in large, seasoned oak vats and hogsheads
• Sweetness: Dry
• Closure: Cork