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Rocland Estate 2006 Lot 147 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $26
Rocland puts out a number of inexpensive wines, but this is evidence that the company has quality aspirations as well. Filled with plum, blueberry, licorice and dried-spice notes, this is a reasonably full-bodied wine with a long, dusty finish that would pair nicely with steaks or roasts. Drink now–2018.
— J.C.
(6/1/2009)
Rocland Estate 2008 Grenache (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $21
Superripe fruit, befitting a hot year, suggests early consumption may be the best option for this supple, luscious wine. There’s bits of spicy, leathery complexity to go with the intense black cherry fruit. Drink now–2013.
— J.C.
(10/1/2010)
Rocland Estate 2007 Lot 147 Shiraz (Barossa)
- $30
The company’s flagship comes from a single vineyard located adjacent to the winery, yielding a Shiraz with creamy-ripe tannins that manages to avoid being overly soft. Vanilla, plum, and savory meaty-peppery notes define the aromas and flavors.
— W.E.
(11/1/2009)
Rocland Estate 2009 Ass Kisser Fine Red Wine (South Australia)
- Best Buy
- $10
Lush and creamy in texture and showing a bit of warmth, this is a mouthfilling, crowd-pleasing blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre). Ripe currant fruit is nicely framed by hints of vanilla and cedar. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2011)
Rocland Estate 2006 Duck Duck Goose Fine Red Wine (South Australia)
- Best Buy
- $13
A blend of 55% Shiraz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers minty, slightly herbal accents to its cassis fruit. The texture is rich, verging on syrupy, while the finish brings a hint of cracked pepper.
— W.E.
(11/1/2009)
Rocland Estate 2007 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $20
Warm and spicy, this Shiraz’s aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum and chocolate almost seem to demand immediate consumption. It’s ripe, round and easy to drink now, so why wait?
— W.E.
(11/1/2009)
Rocland Estate 2007 Ass Kisser Fine Red Wine (South Australia)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $10
This blend of Petit Verdot (40%), Grenache (29%), Shiraz (29%) and Mataro (2%) ends up being a pleasing recipe at an even more pleasing price. Mulberry, plum and vanilla flavors emerge from the glass, while the mouthfeel is full and lush. Probably best over the next year or so.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
Rocland Estate 2008 MVR White (McLaren Vale)
- $20
It may not have very assertive aromas, but the flavors here are concentrated, bringing to mind melon, pineapple and a pinch of ground pepper. It’s rich and weighty on the palate, then goes on to finish long and a bit peppery. Drink now.
— W.E.
(11/1/2009)
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