Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml with rapier-like acidity and a

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

A densely fruited nose speaks of red and dark currant aromas that are laced with warm earth hints

but much of that has been absorbed into the wine

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml with rapier-like acidity and aReleased 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.