Rockford Wines is one of Australia’s most cherished small producers, celebrated for its steadfast commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and the preservation of Barossa Valley’s rich viticultural heritage. Based in a heritage-listed stone winery in Krondorf, Rockford sources fruit from a trusted network of local growers, many of whom have worked with the winery for decades.
The Local Growers Semillon is a tribute to these longstanding partnerships and the Semillon grape itself, a historically significant but increasingly rare variety in the Barossa. While Semillon is often overlooked in favour of more fashionable whites, Rockford embraces its heritage, producing a wine of quiet confidence and superb ageing potential. Fruit is often picked early to preserve acidity and clarity, then vinified with a light touch to retain varietal expression and texture.
In the glass, it is fresh, focused, and unmistakably Barossan. It opens with lifted aromas of lemon blossom, green apple, lime zest, and a hint of beeswax. The palate is dry, crisp, and beautifully structured with flavours of citrus peel, white peach, and subtle herb notes that glide across a fine, chalky texture. A vibrant line of acidity adds drive and precision, finishing clean, savoury, and refreshingly long.