{"product_id":"2022-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRockford Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Basket Press Shiraz has become a benchmark for classic Barossa style, combining power with remarkable balance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eFruit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eTrue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eApproachable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eA quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz and a cornerstone wine for collectors seeking tradition, authenticity, and proven ageing pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53013663187307,"sku":"SK62599356","price":218.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Rockford_Basket_Press_Shiraz_750ml_33ea2139-a2b1-4212-8111-1aa127e7f829.png?v=1780636752","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2022-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}