The 2022 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is one of the most celebrated traditional Shiraz wines from the Barossa Valley, renowned for its depth, richness, and old-world craftsmanship. Produced by the iconic Rockford Wines, Basket Press Shiraz has become a benchmark for classic Barossa style, combining power with remarkable balance and longevity.
Fruit for this wine is sourced from a network of old-vine Shiraz vineyards across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, many planted on their own roots and managed by long-standing grower families. The 2022 vintage delivered fruit with excellent ripeness and structure, producing a wine of generous flavour concentration while maintaining freshness and harmony.
True to its name, the wine is pressed using traditional basket presses before maturation in seasoned oak barrels for an extended period. This time-honoured approach allows the wine to develop depth and complexity while preserving the integrity of the fruit and the character of the vineyards.
The wine opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, dark plum, and mulberry, layered with notes of liquorice, spice, dark chocolate, and subtle earthy complexity. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured, showing generous dark fruit, supple tannins, and a long, warming finish. Despite its concentration, the wine remains balanced and composed, reflecting the careful craftsmanship behind its production.
Approachable in its youth with decanting, the 2022 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz will reward patient cellaring over 15–25+ years, developing further savoury nuance and tertiary complexity.
A quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz and a cornerstone wine for collectors seeking tradition, authenticity, and proven ageing pedigree.
