Chris Ringland Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz
Chris Ringland's Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz, once known as Three Rivers, stands as a contemporary Barossa marvel, embodying the region's essence, early 20th-century vines, Australian innovation, and modern winemaking. Established by Thomas Randall in 1910, the northeast-facing vineyard, now under Ringland's care since 1994, underwent gradual restoration. Its shallow, granitic sandy loam soils yield dry-grown, ungrafted, low-yielding vines, producing unusually thick-skinned Shiraz. With a mere 1.5-hectare size, this site crafts deeply hued, intensely concentrated, tannin-laden fruit, showcasing pre-phylloxera vines' enduring quality alongside quintessential Barossan richness.
About Chris Ringland
Chris Ringland, steeped in 'Rockford School' traditions, champions Barossa Shiraz with meticulous craft. His iconic 1910 vineyard's Shiraz embodies his vision—lush, intense, and dense, reflecting Barossa's essence. Ringland's dedication to heritage yields exceptional wines, encapsulating a century of viticultural depth.