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

but chiseled

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

A whiff of the sauvage adds breadth to the red and dark cherryinfused aromas that are trimmed in a background note of wood toast

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.