Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz other_regions_australia A very ripe yet still

A very ripe yet still acceptably fresh nose speaks of menthol

(located at the southern end of the Vosne section of Nuits)

this red is rich and relatively open

which means around age 10-12 give or take

most in prime spots and granite soils

Chris Ringland, Hoffman Shiraz other_regions_australia A very ripe yet stillReleased 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.