Rockford Shiraz Basket Press 2017

The nose leads with dried cherry and blackberry, layered with licorice and wood smoke that lend distinct spice character. The palate presents concentrated dark fruit spanning black and blue spectrums, interwoven with floral pastille and mocha complexity. Juicy acidity provides the structural backbone, creating notable tension against the fruit density. The finish displays persistence, marked by firm tannins that emerge gradually and a spicy phenolic cut. A subtle bitter cherry pit note adds final complexity.