Rockford Basket Press Shiraz Barossa Valley 2002

notable intensity, offering concentrated notes of blackberry liqueur and black cherry preserves with pronounced smoky character approaching confiture levels. Savory cured meat nuances add complexity, while unexpected dried rose petal and violet perfume provide intriguing floral counterpoint. The palate shows medium body with surprising freshness and silky texture. Vibrant red berry and darker fruit flavors gain breadth and sweetness as the wine opens with aeration. The finish presents impressive energy and vertical lift, introducing black pepper spice, baking spice elements, and renewed floral notes that persist with notable tenacity. This bottling reflects the intensity and concentration characteristic of Barossa Valley's warm, sheltered mesoclimate while maintaining tension that belies its power.