2012 Rockford Shiraz VP Vintage 750ml

Region: Barossa, Australia

Style: Fortified/Dessert Wine â€?Rich and Warming 

Varietal: Shiraz 

Alc/Vol: 18.8%

Drinking Window: 2018-2035

Pairs well with Chocolate and Caramel

World demand for the great dry red Shiraz made from old, low yielding, Barossa vineyards has seen the "Vintage Port" that used to be made from the same vineyards become an endangered species. We celebrate the end of vintage by fortifying the last tank of fermenting Shiraz with 12-year-old, wood-aged brandy spirit.

The sinful smells and vibrant purple explosion that erupts when these two meet draws most of the staff to this rather decadent ritual.

If the wine captures half of the guilty indulgences that ooze from our group then the people who share the delicious bottle of Australian wine are going to have a very good time.