Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
C. Ringland
Label Name:
 
Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Ranges / Eden Valley (South Australia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
17.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Method:
 
Fruit from dry‑grown, ungrafted old vines; hand-harvested, open-top fermentation with regular pump-overs; matured in (predominantly) new French oak hogsheads for ~48 months and further bottle ageing.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Opaque, concentrated black and blue fruit (blackberry, black cherry) with violet, licorice, dark chocolate, baking spice and smoked-meat notes. Massive, plush palate with layered fruit, ripe but gripping tannins and a long, spicy, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: char-grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast pork/char siu, Sichuan beef, Malaysian/Indonesian beef rendang.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Chris Ringland from his small dry‑grown Stone Chimney Creek / Randall's Hill vineyard (planted c.1910). Very low yields, tiny production and strong collectible/cult reputation.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous 96 (2013). Other Chris Ringland Dry Grown vintages have earned very high scores from Wine Advocate (including multiple vintages in the mid-to-high 90s and several 100-point scores) and high marks from James Halliday