Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml this is no shrinking violet

this is no shrinking violet with big

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

” That represents my dream

and it has a very fine mineral sensation

No reserve was made in this vintage

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz Size:6x750ml this is no shrinking violetReleased 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.