ROCKFORD FRUGAL FARMER 2023

Barossa folklore claims the pioneers were so frugal that when they killed a pig on the farm for meat and smallgoods, they used everything but the squeal.

A Unique Winemaking Tradition

When we make our Alicante Bouchet Rosè, the grapes are pressed immediately, leaving the skins unused. As the keepers of Barossa tradition, we couldn’t allow this to go on. Instead, immediately after the juice is drained, we crush Grenache and Mataro onto the Alicante skins and ferment them together before finally basket pressing.

The addition of the Alicante skins makes a critical contribution to this wine, enhancing:

• Flavour
• Tannin
• Spice

A Medium-Bodied Delight

• The Frugal Farmer is medium-bodied yet full-flavoured, with a lower alcohol content than many other red wines.
• It boasts a full depth of very young purple colour with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and Turkish Delight.
• The wine is light to medium-bodied and straightforward, with tannins that are quite firm and slightly chewy at this tender age.

Pair with a hearty protein meal to truly enjoy its character!