2009 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml

The 2009 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is one of Australia's most iconic and collectible Shiraz wines, embodying the traditional Barossa Valley style that has made Rockford Wines a cult favourite among wine lovers worldwide. Produced using time-honoured winemaking techniques and sourced from a network of old-vine growers across the Barossa, Basket Press Shiraz has become a benchmark for rich, age-worthy Australian Shiraz.

Rockford founder Robert O'Callaghan established the winery with a commitment to preserving traditional Barossa winemaking practices. True to its name, Basket Press Shiraz is fermented in open vats and pressed using traditional basket presses before maturation in seasoned American and French oak, allowing the fruit and vineyard character to take centre stage.

The outstanding 2009 vintage delivered warm, dry conditions that produced fruit of exceptional concentration and depth. More than fifteen years later, the wine has evolved beautifully, developing the complexity and harmony that mature Barossa Shiraz is renowned for.

The bouquet reveals an enticing array of blackberry, black plum, blueberry, and dark cherry aromas, intertwined with notes of dark chocolate, liquorice, baking spices, mocha, cedar, and roasted coffee bean. With extended bottle age, additional layers of leather, tobacco leaf, earth, and savoury game complexity emerge, adding remarkable depth and intrigue.

The palate is full-bodied, rich, and beautifully integrated. Generous dark fruit flavours are supported by silky tannins, balanced acidity, and exceptional persistence. The wine's trademark generosity is complemented by remarkable elegance and freshness, creating a seamless and harmonious drinking experience. Mature tertiary notes weave effortlessly through the fruit core, leading to a long, savoury finish.

Now firmly within its prime drinking window, the 2009 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz offers an outstanding example of mature Barossa Shiraz at its finest. Well-stored bottles will continue to provide enjoyment over the next decade.

Winery: Rockford Wines
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2009
Style: Full-Bodied Traditional Barossa Shiraz
Closure: Cork

Food Pairing: Roast lamb shoulder, dry-aged ribeye, beef short ribs, venison, slow-cooked game meats, and mature hard cheeses.