Rockford Basket Press Shiraz Vertical Set 2008–2013 (6 x 750ml)

Overview

This rare Rockford Basket Press Shiraz vertical collection brings together six consecutive Barossa Valley vintages from 2008 through 2013. The set offers collectors an opportunity to explore the evolution of one of Australia’s most recognised traditional Shiraz wines across contrasting growing seasons and stages of bottle development.

The Collection

• 2008: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml
• 2009: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml
• 2010: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml
• 2011: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml
• 2012: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml
• 2013: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml

Style

Basket Press Shiraz reflects Rockford’s traditional approach to Barossa winemaking. Each vintage offers a distinct interpretation of mature Barossa Shiraz, combining concentrated fruit, savoury complexity, structured tannins and the character developed through extended bottle age.

Critic Reviews

2008 Vintage – 96 Points, Decanter
Tasted July 2017
Drinking Window: 2017–2030

2008 Vintage – 94 Points, Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2009
Drinking Window: 2016–2020

2009 Vintage – 94 Points, Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2010
Drinking Window: 2021–2029

2009 Vintage – 17/20, Vinum Wine Magazine
Tasted March 2014
Interessantes Bouquet, duftet nach sonnengetrockneten Tomaten, Sugo und frisch gemahlenem Pfeffer, dann folgt die intensive, dunkle Frucht. Sehr guter Trinkfluss mit viel Frische am Gaumen, dann reifem Tannin und einer saftigen Säure, diskrete Rauchnoten im Finale.
Drinking Window: 2014–2019

2010 Vintage – 95 Points, Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2011
Drinking Window: 2022–2030

2010 Vintage – 18/20, Vinum Wine Magazine
Tasted September 2015
Typischer Neue-Welt-Shiraz mit generösem Pflaumenkompott, reife Johannisbeere, dazu Minze, Rosmarin, Eukalyptus und schwarzer Pfeffer mit Rauch und Würze. Am Gaumen viel Süsse und viel Alkohol, dazu dichte, feinporige Tannine. Barocke Wucht!

2011 Vintage – 93 Points, Falstaff
Tasted September 2016
A very charming trace of oxidative patina (which tends to fade rather than strengthen with standing time in the glass), Marsala, fig compote, but also fresh motifs: blueberry, liquorice. Oily and mild on the palate, quite rounded with very fine, flatteringly matured tannin.

2012 Vintage – 96 Points, Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2013
Drinking Window: 2024–2032

2013 Vintage – 94 Points, Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2014
Drinking Window: 2025–2033

2013 Vintage – 93 Points, Falstaff
Tasted October 2017
Dense and dark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Fine nougat, dark berry confit, fine eucalyptus and strawberry confit touch in the background. Juicy, pure heart cherries, fine fruitiness, ripe tannins, good acidity, approachable style, versatile, already well accessible.

Specifications

• Producer: Rockford Wines
• Wine: Basket Press Shiraz
• Vintages: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
• Variety: 100% Shiraz
• Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
• Country: Australia
• Set Contents: Six 750ml bottles
• Total Volume: 4.5 litres