Chris Ringland - Reservation - Shiraz 2018
Chris Ringland Wines is located in the Barossa Valley, in South-Australia. In 1994, Chris Ringland discovered a 2-hectares block of very old, neglected Shiraz vines on a steep hillside. Under the advice of Robert O’Callaghan from the famous Rockford Wines, Chris Ringland bought the Stone Chimney Creek vineyard and started a step-by-step refurbishment that will take the next 10 years. He produces Shiraz-based wines from both his own Barossa vineyard and from those managed by the North Barossa Vintners company. Chris Ringland is also involved in making the RBJ Grenache/Mourvèdre with Adrian Hoffmann, Rolf Binder and Russell Johnstone, and the Solita Nebbiolo with wine journalist Nick Stock. He is also a consultant to two Spanish producers: Bodegas Alto Moncayo in Campo de Borja and Bodegas El Nido in Jumilla.
Reservation is made from Shiraz sourced from 12 growers in the North-west of Barossa. The wine is matured for a minimum of 40 months in new and seasoned French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling. It is made to be fruit-forward in its youth, but retains the ability to age over 10 to 15 years. Chris Ringland recommends to decant the current and older vintages for a minimum of 1 hour.
Grape variety: 100% Shiraz