{"product_id":"2016-chris-ringland-dimchurch-shiraz-750ml","title":"2016 Chris Ringland 'Dimchurch' Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Ringland Dimchurch Shiraz is a powerful, barrel-selected Northern Barossa Shiraz from the Hoffmann Vineyard collaboration, sourced from old vines around Ebenezer. Adrian Hoffmann, fifth-generation Barossa vigneron, selects individual parcels from his family and neighbouring Shiraz vineyards across the growing season, with Chris Ringland guiding the wine through long maturation and final classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage is dense, opulent and deeply expressive, showing the richness and intensity that define the Hoffmann Vineyard partnership. This release is described as showy and ready to enjoy with 2 to 4 hours in a decanter, while retaining serious long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 06 July 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSourced from Adrian Hoffmann's Ebenezer Shiraz holdings, this barrel-selected Dimchurch shows deep crimson colour, macerated satsuma plum, blackberry jam, blackberry confit, purple florals, liquorice, spice, cassis and thick, powerful tannins. A supercharged northern Barossa Shiraz with immense density and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are gently destemmed and vinified in small individual batches. After 24 months in oak, a preliminary barrel tasting and classification is made, then repeated every 6 months until the final blends are determined and Dimchurch is ready for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoffmann Vineyard wines can spend up to six years in barrel before bottling. For the 2016 vintage, 6160 bottles, 200 magnums, 12 double magnums and 8 imperials were filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024-2046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53670801473899,"sku":"7225703294","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2016ChrisRinglandDimchurchShiraz.png?v=1786000517","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2016-chris-ringland-dimchurch-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}