{"product_id":"2005-rockford-svs-hoffman-shiraz-750ml","title":"2005 Rockford SVS Hoffman Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__short\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eThe 2005 Rockford SVS Hoffmann Shiraz is one of the most collectible and age-worthy wines produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRockford Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Part of the prestigious SVS (Single Vineyard Selection) range, this rare release is sourced exclusively from the renowned Hoffmann Vineyard in Ebenezer, one of the Barossa Valley's most celebrated old-vine sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eThe Hoffmann family has supplied fruit to Rockford for decades, with the vineyard's ancient vines producing Shiraz of remarkable concentration, structure, and regional character. Situated in the northern Barossa sub-region of Ebenezer, the vineyard is renowned for delivering wines with exceptional depth, dark fruit intensity, and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eThe outstanding 2005 vintage provided ideal growing conditions, allowing the fruit to achieve excellent ripeness while retaining balance and freshness. Traditional Rockford winemaking techniques were employed throughout production, including open fermentation, basket pressing, and maturation in seasoned oak, allowing the vineyard character to remain the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eAfter nearly two decades of bottle age, the wine reveals an intensely complex bouquet of blackberry, satsuma plum, black cherry, and mulberry, layered with notes of dark chocolate, liquorice, cedar, espresso, earth, and exotic spice. Further maturation has developed tertiary nuances of leather, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and savoury game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eThe palate is rich, concentrated, and beautifully integrated, with velvety tannins supporting layers of dark fruit and savoury complexity. Despite its power, the wine retains remarkable balance and freshness, leading to an exceptionally long and persistent finish. The Hoffmann Vineyard signature of density, structure, and mineral depth remains clearly evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eDrinking magnificently now, the 2005 SVS Hoffmann Shiraz remains a benchmark mature Barossa Shiraz and will continue to provide outstanding drinking for many years under ideal cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eWinery: Rockford Wines\u003cbr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eSub-Region: Ebenezer\u003cbr data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eVineyard: Hoffmann Vineyard\u003cbr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eVariety: Shiraz\u003cbr data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eVintage: 2005\u003cbr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eStyle: Full-Bodied \u0026amp; Age-Worthy Red Wine\u003cbr data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eFood Pairing: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, dry-aged ribeye, beef short ribs, venison, game meats, and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wickman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52155134837038,"sku":"3045677343","price":449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2005RockfordSVSHoffmanShiraz750ml.png?v=1780725413","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2005-rockford-svs-hoffman-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}