Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml an approach that worked beautifully

an approach that worked beautifully

A very somber and overtly sauvage nose also displays very fresh red and dark currant aromas as well as plenty of earth and humus characters

with rapier-like acidity and a citrusy overtone of Meyer lemon peel and verbena

Comprised of roughly 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties

clean and moderately austere finale

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml an approach that worked beautifullyReleased ahead of the 2009, reflecting the even, early vintage, the 2010 could not be more different. It's bursting with blackberry fruit on steroids joined by parma violet florals, followed by savoury layers of prune, liquorice and smoked meat. Dark, juicy and expressive, it has a very persistent salty, mineral finish supported by ripe, powerful tannins. It spent 62 months in 100% new French oak hogsheads.