2019 Rockford Rod and Spur Shiraz Cabernet

92 Points Huon Hooke
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A sumptuous Shiraz Cabernet with true old Barossa pedigree. In a genre straight out of 1960's Barossa, this classy Shiraz Cabernet blend offers generous flavour without an overbearing sense of body. A beautiful red to knock open or cellar, the Rod and Spur is a living classic.
$64.99 in mixed 6+ or $72.99 per bottle

Grape

Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

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

93/100 The Wine Front, Mike Bennie

"Two thirds shiraz, one third cabernet. It’s a delight, understated in a way though texture is loose-knit and supple while the perfume reeks of blue fruits, mint, gum leaf and salt bush. The palate does wonders in texture, gently staining the tongue, soft in the finish and yet a sense of ghostly train tracks of tannin makes things matter in structure and length. A deep sigh of red wine with flavour writ large, beautiful velvety feel and this great sense of freshness and lift too. Ripper drinking." Drink 2021 - 2034

92/100 Huon Hooke

"Deep red colour with a good tint of purple and it smells of blackberry, cabernet to the fore. The wine is soft-textured and medium to full-bodied, an elegant and savoury style which does more than present simple primary fruit. The tannins are ample and very soft, fine-grained and gentle on the tongue. A very tasty red that would appreciate any slow-braised red meat dish. 18 NOV 2021." Drink 2021 - 2031

Variety Shiraz Cabernet Blend
Region Barossa
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 13.80%
Maturity 2021 - 2034

This Wine Goes Well With

with GAME
with LAMB

Taste

4

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