Bob McDonald

9.2

Having a Sparkling Shiraz on Christmas Day is a tradition in Australia. This is my first 2007 of 6. These wines have great longevity. Made only in exceptional vintages. Still a lively mousse at 17 years of age. Aged on lees for a minimum of 7 years. Youthful blackberry and chocolate flavours. There is a lot to look forward to with the remaining 5 bottles. — a day ago

Tom Walsh

9.0

Wonderful dry blend — 4 years ago

Ben Mar

10

One of Dads favorites. Celebrating ten years of him being in heaven! — 6 years ago

with Jeannine

Bob McDonald

9.6

Pale lemon in colour - amazing for a 20 year old Riesling. Notes of lemon, mineral and a little paraffin (TDN). A luscious texture due to its age - a mandarin note. From a wonderful terroir for Riesling in Australia - Henty in southern Victoria exposed to the Southern Ocean. Another good Henty Riesling is Seppelt Drumborg. Next day the mandarin note still deliciously there on the palate also medium to ripe citrus. This is world class dry Riesling. — 9 days ago

Katherine Potter

10

No Sulphur reaction — 2 years ago

Daniele Veronelli

9.2

Creamy and complex. Bit of malo, batonnage and fermentation in small and large French oak — 4 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.2

Day after day, time after time, taste after taste.
I’m blown away by how much Shiraz can shine in different parts of Australia.
With Seppelt’s rich history and knowledge mixed with TWE pockets and vineyards it makes for great wine 👍🏼 — 6 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Eye-catching label with a key holding lion front and center. This is a dark and viscous red. Smells a bit like an onion roll and well treated deck-wood in the sun. And wineries. Hint of earthiness with the grape must. Flavors are minty and fresh. Berry in there for sure. Like a raspberry Italian soda maybe. Plenty of bite too. Has more licorice and earthy bottom than many Aussie Shiraz at this price. This isn’t strange and complex French (or any cool climes) style Syrah, but it’s a well done, complex and lush example of nice Shiraz. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Sparkling Shiraz is an Australian specialty and this Rockford Black is one of the best examples and hard to obtain. This is sold out every year by loyal Rockford members on the mailing list and only available through secondary sources at twice the cellar door price as I did. Lovely cherry foam after pouring. The product of old vine Shiraz fruit with rich black plum and chocolate flavours showing through the bubbles. Undoubtedly one of Australia’s best Sparkling Shiraz - up there with Seppelt Great Western. Derived from the renowned Rockford Basket Press Shiraz. Wonderful stuff and one of the tasting highlights of the last few weeks, up there with the ‘89 Mouton. — 3 years ago

Ross Bathgate

9.6

Absolutely amazing. So fresh at 14 years of age. Amazing vibrant steely acidity with crunchy mineral notes. The palate lasts forever! Wow! — 6 years ago