{"product_id":"1999-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml-1","title":"1999 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__short\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eFounded in 1984 by Robert O’Callaghan, Rockford Wines has become one of the Barossa Valley’s most beloved and traditional producers. The \u003cem data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eBasket Press Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e is the estate’s flagship wine, crafted using time-honoured techniques — hand-harvested fruit, open fermentation, gentle basket pressing, and maturation in seasoned oak casks. It is a benchmark Barossa Shiraz, revered for its authenticity, consistency, and timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eThe 1999 \u003cem data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eBasket Press Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e was sourced from a network of dry-grown, low-yielding old-vine Shiraz vineyards across the Barossa Valley, including growers in Krondorf, Moppa Springs, and Kalimna. Many of these vines date back to the late 19th century, producing fruit of incredible concentration and complexity. The wine was matured for 24 months in a mix of seasoned French and American oak, allowing the fruit to express its full regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eThe 1999 vintage was marked by mild, steady conditions in the Barossa Valley following a cool spring and a dry, even ripening period. The resulting wines show elegant structure, moderate alcohol, and beautifully balanced fruit and acidity. The 1999 \u003cem data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eBasket Press Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its poise and refinement, representing one of the more classically proportioned vintages of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThe 1999 \u003cem data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eRockford Basket Press Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e displays a deep garnet colour with a soft brick rim. Aromas of blackberry, plum, cedar, and dried herbs mingle with hints of tobacco, mocha, and warm earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and beautifully balanced, offering layers of dark fruit, spice, and savoury complexity framed by silky, mature tannins. The finish is long and harmonious, with notes of leather and subtle oak integration — a graceful, fully evolved expression of Barossa tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e95 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eJames Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e94 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eLangton’s Classification:\u003c\/em\u003e “Excellent”\u003cbr data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eCelebrated for its balance, elegance, and longevity — a vintage that embodies the traditional Rockford style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eVariety: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eMaturation: 24 months in seasoned French and American oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2006–2035+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eThe 1999 Rockford \u003cem data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eBasket Press Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully mature example of classic Barossa craftsmanship. Combining savoury complexity, fine structure, and enduring balance, it exemplifies the estate’s old-world approach — a wine of quiet power and lasting elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736237273451,"sku":"SK14175705","price":390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/1999_Rockford_Basket_Press_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1771548924","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1999-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml-1","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}