Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

9.4

I received a bottle of Rockford as a 40th birthday gift, a wine I wasn’t familiar with at the time. After five years of aging, I opened it in the company of good friends – and what an experience! A rich and well-balanced wine, with intense flavors of berries and plums that really impressed. Wow, a wine that captivates with its harmony and depth. — 2 months ago

with Henrik, Gus and 1 other

Fleurs de Prairie

Côtes de Provence Sparkling Rosé Blend 2020

Ron from VA

8.9

Nice mouthfeel and richness- pair with potato & Rockford blue soup. — 3 years ago

Dry Creek Vineyard

Wilson Ranch Dry Chenin Blanc

Sam Richey

9.0

First fancy night out in Rockford with Kate — 5 years ago

Rockford

Riesling 2001

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Opened about 6/7 bottles in a night
They went from badly corked to a marvelous gracely aged riesling
From lime peel , caramelised lemon to ginger, nutmeg or even hints of curry
A bunch of selected mixed herbs was there too: from sage to Thai mint, and so much more that I made a beautiful looking paint(in my mind at least)
Never too sweet and reasonably long aftertaste, which replicates the above notes again — 6 years ago

Peter, Mike and 8 others liked this

Rockford

Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2015

Troy Dupuis

8.9

I probably sat on this too long. Bought at the winery years ago. — 6 months ago

Rockford

Dry Country Grenache 2016

James

Perfect drop with a Aussie meat pie! — 3 years ago

Duke's Vineyard

Vintage Sparkling Shiraz 2017

Bob McDonald

9.3

Sparkling Shiraz is a tradition in Australia on Christmas Day. Bought this at Dukes Cellar Door 2 days ago. Very different to Barossa Sparkling like Rockford Black which, while good is much sweeter. This was savoury earthy and minerally - quite dark in colour. A great accompaniment to Turkey and Ham. — 5 years ago

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Norman Gennaro

Really like the Rockford so if there is a way to get any of these in the states let me know please!!!

Bob McDonald

@Norman Gennaro Is the Rockford Basket Press Shiraz available in the USA? If so at least you could contact the importer in the States and ask them. I suspect it would be a small production in any event of the sparkling. Good luck.

Mount Langi Ghiran

Mast Rare Reserve Block Shiraz 2002

Ira Schwartz

9.1

Stopped off at a lifelong friends apartment. He likes wine but it does not go beyond that. Says to me after pulling several bottles ( including 2 Rockford BP) from the corner of a very warm room, “What should I do with these wines?” Trying to remain calm, I said , “I think you need to open one.”
Surprisingly, the cork was intact, but totally soaked to the top. What we encountered was a red/purple wine that looked like it was bottled a few years ago. The nose was big and full of dark fruit along with some oak but zero alcohol Taking a small taste I was absolutely taken back by the juiciness & deep plummy flavors swirling around my mouth. I noted very little secondary flavors but the level of acidity shocked me. Tannins were soft and the fish was modest. — 9 months ago

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David T

Enjoyed my time at Rockford. They make some nice juice. Sofia & I brought back a sparkling Shiraz from them. I know how that sounds upfront. Aussie’s have a tradition of drinking it Christmas morning. It is actually quite good after 3-4 years in bottle. Sofia & I celebrated their tradition one Christmas morning. If you find some, I recommend trying. Be sure to tell me where you find it. Cheers! 🍷

JKT

Good story of a survivor (even if somewhat beaten up)! Hope the others made it through also!

Ira Schwartz

@JKT well phrased, “survivor”