Chris Ringland (Three Rivers) Shiraz 1998

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Chris Ringland (Three Rivers) Shiraz 1998
Barossa Valley, Australia
"The Chris Ringland (formerly known as Three Rivers Shiraz),which is aged 42 months in 100% new French oak, and is rarely racked until bottling, represents an extraordinary expression of Barossa Shiraz. The perfect 1998, made from a single, 88-year-old vineyard cropped at one ton of fruit per acre, soaked up its wood component as if it is not even present. It boasts a sumptuous texture, great delineation, and a huge fragrance of bacon fat, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis, toast, espresso roast, and hints of chocolate as well as pepper. Full-bodied yet remarkably well-delineated and fresh, this stunning wine is still a baby, but it promises to evolve for two decades or more." R. Parker, 100 pts. 10/04
1 bottle
No. 0778
Estimate $500-700

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