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Tasting notes
Score 96/100 · Drink 2023-2032, Josh Raynolds, Dec 2021

Inky, violet color. Expressive aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, violet, incense and Indian spices, along with building minerality. Stains the palate with vibrant black raspberry, blueberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that slowly deepen and become sweeter with aeration. Shows superb power but comes off elegant, showing no rough edges on a strikingly long, gently tannic finish that leaves behind sappy blue fruit and spicecake notes.

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96
96/100

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96
96/100

James Suckling

96
96/100

Josh Raynolds

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96 points
James Suckling
Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Aug 2020

This is a beautifully ripe, composed and flavorful edition of Basket Press that has all the classic hallmarks of blackberries, earth, leather, cedar and tar. The palate has very supple, enveloping tannins. Very drinkable, medium-to full-bodied shiraz that has plenty to offer already. Drink or hold.

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Rockford
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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