Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml youthfully austere and lingering finale

youthfully austere and lingering finale where a similar hint of bitter zest appears

Very dense and dry and natural

plenty of cassis and black cherry fruit

earth and a hint of humus

The palate is full-bodied

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml youthfully austere and lingering finaleReleased 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.