{"product_id":"2021-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"2021 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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=\"3633\" data-end=\"3896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage is widely celebrated as one of the finest in recent Barossa history. A mild growing season with excellent rainfall produced Shiraz of purity, depth, and freshness — wines that balance ripe fruit intensity with classical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"4221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3918\"\u003eDeep crimson-purple. Aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, violets, and cocoa lead to a richly layered palate of plum, spice, and mocha framed by fine, chalky tannins. Concentrated yet poised, the 2021 \u003cem data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4131\"\u003eBasket Press\u003c\/em\u003e combines classic Barossa warmth with modern refinement — a future legend in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4243\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003e98 points – \u003cem data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4276\"\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4279\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003e97 points – \u003cem data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4324\"\u003eJames Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4327\"\u003eHailed as a near-perfect modern vintage for its balance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060415217899,"sku":"SK40414965","price":219.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/RockfordBasketPressShiraz_1_26cf2bbe-da67-469b-975d-260e5fe1f6e7.jpg?v=1763082874","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2021-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}