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Chris Ringland
"Chris Ringland Shiraz is an utterly gorgeous wine that not only bombards and challenges the senses but suggests a deep emotional connection between the winemaker and his vineyard landscape."
- Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's
Made from vines planted in 1910, the Chris Ringland Shiraz is a highly concentrated and lush wine made to age. Aged in 100% new French oak for up to 46 months, the wine is deep in color with intense dark fruit, coffee, and nutty flavors to balance out the fine tannins. The reputation of Chris Ringland along with the limited production and high prices have risen the brand to near cult status.
Tasting Notes
- WA98
- The 1996 Chris Ringland (formerly Three Rivers) Shiraz (now known as ‘Chris Ringland Shiraz’ due to a name dispute), has a very deep garnet-black color with intensely spicy aromas - plenty of vanilla, cinnamon and licorice – over a core of chocolate, kirsch, prunes and a whiff of dusty earth. Bacon fat and coffee notes emerge after a few minutes. Big, rich and buxom (15.3% alcohol) in the mouth with plenty of crisp acid and firm very fine tannins to support, it finishes long with layers of spice, dried plums and mocha. It’s still very youthful with many innings left. Drink it now to 2020+.
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