Rockford Shiraz SVS Flaxman Valley 1996 Sangiovese The clones used for the

The clones used for the chardonnay are a mixture of Dijon clones and Penfolds 58

It is a very exposed north-facing slope

bright and lifted with black fruit and a light balsamic glaze

Heightened acidity and tangy red and black fruit make for a structure that should take this another decade at least

Celllar note: Our Sparkling Black Shiraz uses the time-honoured method of ageing quality Shiraz in oak casks for many years prior to blending and bottle fermentation

Rockford Shiraz SVS Flaxman Valley 1996 Sangiovese The clones used for theThe Rockford SVS range was never meant to be easy to find. That was the point. Produced in quantities of just 100 to 300 cases per vintage, available only at the cellar door, and released six to eight years after bottling these wines were Rockford's most uncompromising statement. Not a commercial product. Not a label designed for broad distribution. A private conversation between Robert O'Callaghan, a handful of growers he trusted absolutely, and the