Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml A densely fruited nose speaks

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

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

but much of that has been absorbed into the wine

an approach that worked beautifully

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml A densely fruited nose speaksReleased 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.