2002 Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Overview

Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 is a Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia, made by one of the region's most respected traditional producers.

This mature release shows the structure and savoury depth expected from old-school Barossa Cabernet, with critic recognition from The Wine Front and Wine Enthusiast.

Vintage & Winemaking

Rockford works with independent growers across the Barossa, drawing on a range of sites, soil types and mesoclimates to produce wines with regional character and depth.

The estate is known for traditional winemaking methods, including basket presses and open-topped slate fermenters, reflecting Rockford's long-standing approach to Barossa wine.

Product Highlights

• 94/100 from The Wine Front
• 93/100 from Wine Enthusiast
• Mature Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Classic Rockford Rifle Range release
• Collector bottle from the 2002 vintage

Critic Scores & Reviews

94/100 — The Wine Front · 2002 Vintage

93/100 — Wine Enthusiast · 2002 Vintage · Tasted: Jan 2005
“This Cabernet is a youthful wine, with tannins that are still grabby.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Mature red wine appearance.

Aroma

Briary, earthy aromas with taut, tightly wound fruit.

Palate

Fresh eucalyptus bite on the palate, supported by Cabernet structure and savoury maturity.

Finish

Structured and persistent, with the firm Cabernet frame expected from Rifle Range.

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: 2002
• Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Barossa Valley / South Australia / Australia
• Sweetness: Dry
• Closure: Cork