C. Ringland Randall's Hill Shiraz 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
C. Ringland
Label Name:
 
Randall's Hill Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Ranges (Eden Valley), South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
The Wine Advocate – 95 points (v. 2014). Small, allocation-only release; highly rated by critics and sought after by collectors

Tasting Note
Deep, brooding Shiraz with blackberries, plum, salted licorice, anise and clove notes. Velvety texture, rich dark fruit and spice, long plush finish with fine oak integration.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom ragù. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese red-cooked beef, spicy Sichuan beef, Malaysian beef rendang, char siu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-batch fermentation from dry‑grown vines; matured in French oak hogsheads (some new), minimal intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Made by Chris Ringland from his Stone Chimney Creek (Randall’s Hill) vineyard. Dry‑grown, 1.4ha site purchased in 1994; Randall’s Hill is a parallel, small-production label to his Barossa Ranges wines.