{"product_id":"2011-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"2011 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRockford Wines, founded by Robert O’Callaghan in 1984, remains a symbol of Barossa Valley heritage. The \u003cem data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eBasket Press Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e2011 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eMedium 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 \u003cem data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eBasket Press\u003c\/em\u003e showcases a more restrained side of Barossa — refined, graceful, and built for nuanced ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003e94 points – \u003cem data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eHuon Hooke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e93 points – \u003cem data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eJames Halliday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eA vintage prized for its finesse, complexity, and classic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060397424875,"sku":"SK86129233","price":230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/Rockford_Basket_Press_Shiraz_750ml_11d3001d-bc07-4564-b8f3-94c5a49c69a5.jpg?v=1763082653","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2011-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}