2022 Rockford Frugal Farmer Red

90 Points Richard Caro
In stock
A deliciously light and fruity Grenache-led blend from the legendary Barossa producer, Rockford. The Frugal Farmer is a unique style — the skins left over from pressing their Rose wine are fermented along with full grapes of Grenache and Mataro (Mourvedre) to make an appealing, although unusually light-bodied expression of the Barossa GSM-type blend. Try it!
$42.99 in mixed 6+ or $47.99 per bottle

Grape

Usually Grenache, Mataro (Mouvedre) and Alicante Bouchet

Its Origins

"Rockford can only be described as an icon, no matter how overused that word may be. It has a devoted band of customers who buy most of the wine through the cellar door or mail order (Rocky O'Callaghan's entrancing annual newsletter is like no other). Some wine is sold through restaurants, and there are two retailers in Sydney, and one each in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Whether they will have the Basket Press Shiraz available is another matter; it is as scarce as Henschke Hill of Grace (but less expensive). Ben Radford, whom I first met in South Africa some years ago, has been entrenched as Rocky's right-hand man, and is destined to take over responsibility for winemaking when the time comes for Rocky to step back from an active role." -- James Halliday

What The Critics Say

89/100 Huon Hooke

"Deep purple colour, pepper/spice and fresh cherry aromas, really attractive and inviting. No oak in evidence. The wine is likewise fruity, fresh and bright in the mouth with very mild, gentle tannins and drink-now appeal. 18 MAY 2023." Drink 2023 - 2028

Variety Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Blend
Region Barossa
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 12.90%
Maturity 2023 - 2028

This Wine Goes Well With

with BBQ
with PASTA
with PORK

Taste

3

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