{"product_id":"rockford-basket-press-shiraz-vertical-set-2008-2013-6-x-750ml","title":"Rockford Basket Press Shiraz Vertical Set 2008–2013 (6 x 750ml)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare Rockford Basket Press Shiraz vertical collection brings together six consecutive Barossa Valley vintages from 2008 through 2013. The set offers collectors an opportunity to explore the evolution of one of Australia’s most recognised traditional Shiraz wines across contrasting growing seasons and stages of bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2008:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2009:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2010:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2011:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2012:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2013:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz – 1 x 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasket Press Shiraz reflects Rockford’s traditional approach to Barossa winemaking. Each vintage offers a distinct interpretation of mature Barossa Shiraz, combining concentrated fruit, savoury complexity, structured tannins and the character developed through extended bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008 Vintage – 96 Points, Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2017–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008 Vintage – 94 Points, Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2009\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2016–2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009 Vintage – 94 Points, Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2010\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2021–2029\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009 Vintage – 17\/20, Vinum Wine Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eInteressantes Bouquet, duftet nach sonnengetrockneten Tomaten, Sugo und frisch gemahlenem Pfeffer, dann folgt die intensive, dunkle Frucht. Sehr guter Trinkfluss mit viel Frische am Gaumen, dann reifem Tannin und einer saftigen Säure, diskrete Rauchnoten im Finale.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2014–2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 Vintage – 95 Points, Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2011\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2022–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 Vintage – 18\/20, Vinum Wine Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eTypischer Neue-Welt-Shiraz mit generösem Pflaumenkompott, reife Johannisbeere, dazu Minze, Rosmarin, Eukalyptus und schwarzer Pfeffer mit Rauch und Würze. Am Gaumen viel Süsse und viel Alkohol, dazu dichte, feinporige Tannine. Barocke Wucht!\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011 Vintage – 93 Points, Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA very charming trace of oxidative patina (which tends to fade rather than strengthen with standing time in the glass), Marsala, fig compote, but also fresh motifs: blueberry, liquorice. Oily and mild on the palate, quite rounded with very fine, flatteringly matured tannin.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012 Vintage – 96 Points, Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2024–2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage – 94 Points, Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2025–2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage – 93 Points, Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eDense and dark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Fine nougat, dark berry confit, fine eucalyptus and strawberry confit touch in the background. Juicy, pure heart cherries, fine fruitiness, ripe tannins, good acidity, approachable style, versatile, already well accessible.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockford Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basket Press Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six 750ml bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51566227030331,"sku":"8975901790","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/ROCKFORD_BASKET_PRESS_VERTICAL_SETS_2008-2013.png?v=1787117011","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/rockford-basket-press-shiraz-vertical-set-2008-2013-6-x-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}