{"product_id":"rockford-basket-press-shiraz-2012-1-5l","title":"Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2012 1.5L","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eAn icon of the Barossa captured in magnum.\u003c\/em\u003e Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2012 represents the pinnacle of traditional Barossa winemaking, crafted from dry-grown vines between 60 and 140 years of age. Each site brings a different thread of the valley’s soils, elevations and climates, woven together into a wine of rare depth and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eRobert O’Callaghan founded Rockford in the early 1980s with a vision rooted in history rather than fashion. From hand picking to open fermenters and the use of a 19th-century Bagshaw crusher, every stage honours the methods that built the Barossa’s reputation. Basket pressing and maturation in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads, alongside large vats, allow the fruit to breathe and evolve without losing its regional voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eThe 2012 vintage, released in magnum, is considered one of the strongest of the decade. With greater ageing potential due to the larger format, this wine has entered its stride, balancing muscular fruit with developed savoury layers. Classified by Langton’s as “Exceptional”, it stands among Australia’s most important Shiraz bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e– Dark fruits and earth\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eBlackberry and plum with hints of black cherry, leather, tobacco and dark chocolate, lifted by subtle mocha spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e– Structured and layered\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eFull-bodied with softened but firm tannins, concentrated dark fruit, savoury depth and finely integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e– Lingering and complex\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eLong and persistent, carrying black berries, earthy spice and a touch of herbal dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e“One of the benchmark vintages of Basket Press. Rich fruit, firm structure, outstanding potential.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Jeremy Oliver, 96 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e“Exceptional balance and power in magnum format. A wine of grace and endurance.”\u003c\/em\u003e – James Halliday, 96 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eVarietal - Shiraz\u003cbr data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eRegion - Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eVintage - 2012\u003cbr data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eBottle Size - 1.5L\u003cbr data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eABV - 14.2%\u003cbr data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2153\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eClosure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42059408080983,"sku":"RBPSH12-1.5L","price":1117.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/6ad7d236-1b6a-4474-9fff-52d265cff29c.png?v=1761612013","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.co.nz\/products\/rockford-basket-press-shiraz-2012-1-5l","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}