ROCKFORD MOPPA SPRINGS GRENACHE MATARO SHIRAZ 2022

Grenache, Mataro, Moppa Springs, Ebenezer, and Kalimna are some of the driest areas in the Barossa, where green vines grow on one side of the fence and ripened wheat on the other. This hard country is cold, wet, and frosty during pruning, then hot, dry, and dusty during harvest. These tough conditions ensure that Grenache, Mataro, and Shiraz give their best. These varieties, along with the families who grow them, have earned the right to represent the Barossa in this traditional blend by surviving for more than 150 years when others could not.

Traditional Winemaking Process

• Like all Rockford reds, the grapes for this wine are hand-forked into our 1880’s Bagshaw de-stemmer, open fermented, and then gently basket pressed.
• All components are aged separately in a combination of seasoned American and French oak hogsheads and large vats, allowing the tannins to soften and the colors and flavors to consolidate.
• The wine is bottled under the highest quality cork to preserve its character.

Vintage Conditions

Despite the season being one of the driest in many decades, it lacked any prolonged heat waves or significant rainfall events, much to our relief. These conditions resulted in high-quality fruit with deep, concentrated color and spicy aromatics.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Medium-full ruby with a slight purple tint.
• Bouquet: Mellow, earthy, and savoury, with mellow tertiary characters rather than fruity notes.
• Palate: Fairly straightforward but appealing, making it ready to drink.