{"title":"Chris Ringland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wines made by Chris Ringland for his eponymous brand were at the very forefront of the surge of rich, old-vine Barossa shiraz wines discovered by Robert Parker in the '80s. As a consequence of very limited production, and high-quality (albeit polarising) wine, it assumed immediate icon status. The production of 120 dozen does not include a small number of magnums, double magnums and imperials that are sold each year. The addition of 0.5ha of shiraz planted in '99, joined by 1.5ha planted in '10, has had little practical impact on availability. Exports to the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-JAMES HALLIDAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chris-ringland-dry-grown-barossa-ranges-shiraz","title":"2013 Chris Ringland Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chris Ringland Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz, originally Three Rivers, is a modern classic representing the best of Barossa terroir, early 20th-century vine stock, Australian inventiveness and modern winemaking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe north-east facing vineyard, located on the corner of Flaxmans Valley Road and Stone Chimney Creek Road, was established by Thomas Randall in 1910. It was acquired in 1994 by winemaker Chris Ringland who gradually restored the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are shallow and skeletal, with granitic sandy loams over underlying clay and moisture-holding podzols. The dry-grown low-yielding vines, on their own roots, are pruned hard and expected to adapt to the growing season. As a consequence the postage stamp-sized vineyard, at only 1.5 hectares, is renowned for its unusually thick‑skinned shiraz. Deep in colour, exquisitely concentrated and laden with tannins, the fruit character exemplifies the enduring quality of pre-phylloxera vine stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330460778691,"sku":null,"price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/ChrisRinglandDryGrownBarossaRangesShiraz750ml_1.png?v=1714737590"},{"product_id":"2001-rockford-basket-press-shiraz-750ml","title":"2001 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA name that needs very little introduction in the world of iconic Australian wine. The wines produced under the Rockford label are classic and consistent expressions of some of the finest vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Some of the rarest expressions in the country these wines have been cellared by private collectors and are now in a perfect position to either be added to your dining table or cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly crafted, defined by an eagle-eyed attention to detail, Rockford Shirazs are some of the finest produced in Barossa Valley. Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is no exception, a high-quality Shiraz, and made in the classic Barossa Valley region style. Expect a classic Rockford taste, typical of many Red from Barossa Valley, yet distinctive and instantly recognizable as Rockford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: (2001 vintage) \"Closed on the nose, with traces of mint and black pepper showing through. In the mouth, it's subtle, with juicy black plum flavors and a great, lasting grip on the palate. I could be crazy, but is there a Grand Marnier-esque orange liqueur note on the finish? 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