Rockford Wines, founded by Robert O’Callaghan in 1984, remains a symbol of Barossa Valley heritage. The Basket Press Shiraz is Rockford’s flagship — made using traditional methods including hand-picked fruit, open fermentation, and gentle basket pressing. It captures the essence of old-vine Barossa Shiraz: pure, soulful, and enduring.

Vintage
2011 was one of the coolest and wettest Barossa vintages in decades, yielding elegant, savoury wines of restraint and aromatic finesse. While challenging for some, Rockford’s meticulous vineyard management delivered a beautifully balanced Shiraz of poise and freshness.

Tasting Notes
Medium garnet colour with lifted notes of red plum, cherry, pepper, and earth. The palate is medium-bodied and savoury, offering bright red fruit, spice, and gentle tannins with refreshing acidity. The 2011 Basket Press showcases a more restrained side of Barossa — refined, graceful, and built for nuanced ageing.

Critics’ Acclaim

• 94 points – Huon Hooke

• 93 points – James Halliday
  A vintage prized for its finesse, complexity, and classic balance.