Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml ” That represents my dream

” That represents my dream

This is a classic Sentiers of solid size and weight and as usual borrows more from Morey than Chambolle

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

plenty of cassis and black cherry fruit

earth and a hint of humus

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml ” That represents my dreamReleased 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.