Chris Ringland

Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure

Collaboration Series V Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nice enough, but expect more from a 100% Cab. Not near as complex as you'd expect. And Chris Gorman's collaborative efforts are usually my favorites here. 14.9 ABV. Nice enough, but nothing unique or multi layered about it. Too bad, higher expectations. — 8 years ago

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Chris Ringland

Dimchurch Barossa Shiraz 2012

Somm David T
9.6

This is a partnership with Adrian Hoffman. This wine creates a body glow like I've not experienced. The mouth entry just is an OMG long moment. The lush fruits explode and layer over your palate. Ripe, lush, fruits of; blueberries, turning dark cassis, black plum, blackberries, warm soft spices; Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & hints of vanilla, light baking spices, black tea, plum cake, light tarry notes. Then, the lighter red fruits unfold as it sits on the palate. Perfect wine harmony!!! 4 years in oak. — 8 years ago

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@Ron R their are a couple listings on winesearcher in NY
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Thanks, @Paul T. I see em now.
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I have a contact in the US. Chris imports his own wine.

Broc Cellars

Sogi Central Coast Pinot Noir Gamay Noir 2013

Marika Reuling
9.2

Drinking Broc on our first date since Jack's birth! A true celebration! Beautiful bouquet. Impressive structure for a Gamay. Love it @Chris Brockway ! — 9 years ago

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Gros Ventre Cellars

First Born Pinot Noir 2013

Lovely bright fruit and soft tannins after decanting for an hour or two. Love Chris' work. — 9 years ago

Broc Cellars

Sonoma County White Zinfandel 2014

Thanks, Chris @brocwine for making this deliciousness again! — 10 years ago

Vesper

Highland Hills Vineyard Alcala 2012

Marc Stubblefield
9.2

Marsanne + Roussanne + Acacia barrel = sappy, honeyed, spicy apricot deliciousness. This has the structure to live forever; I'll never know, can't stop drinking it now. @Chris Broomell kills it again. — 10 years ago

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Avennia

Gravura Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Really great Bordeaux style red from Washington State. Winemaker Chris Peterson, formerly of DeLille Cellars. Great for the price too, can likely lay down for 5 or 10 years — 10 years ago

Upchurch Vineyard

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon by superstar winemaker Chris Upchurch is a revelation. On the nose this takes on gorgeous Cabernet character with red bell pepper, anise, brandy soaked red cherry and milk chocolate aromas that build in the glass. The texture to this wine borders ethereal. Mocha, crushed mint, blackberry cobbler and creme de cassis flavors all beautifully dance on the palate. The balance and richness is sumptuous here. Mineral-driven and rich, this gorgeous effort will cellar well for the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink 2019-2037- 95 — 6 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Chris Browns favorite wine - was very full bodied - a little spicy - liked it a lot! — 8 years ago

Chris Ringland

Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz 2008

Somm David T
9.7

The Hoffman was nearly the wine of the tasting. Warm fruits; of blue & blackberries slowly lift out of the glass with supple soft spices. It was a hard call to say, was it warm fruit pie or was it more like pudding? I'd say both. The spices in this wine lifted off your palate like warm sun on ground water creating rising steam. You cannot only sense it, you can see them as you sip it. Blackberries, blueberries, black plum, rhubarb, baked cranberries & strawberries follow, black licorice, used leather, dry stems, underbrush, crushed rocks, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, Christmas cake and used coffee grounds. Perfect harmony in body, texture. length, balance, acidity and finish. 5 years in oak. — 8 years ago

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@David T do you know if these are the grapes that went into the Rockford single vineyard series ?
Informative notes and pics.
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Some did in the first few years of buying the property.

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend 2012

2012 rocks! Great job Chris! — 9 years ago

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

With everyone at Ruth's Chris for NYE. Not my favorite but very good. — 9 years ago

Hickinbotham

Trueman Clarendon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Big cab with big Chris Carpenter styling bold Aussie fruit with great American wine making,.. Trueman is a win and will be exceptional in years to come. — 10 years ago

Passing Time

Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Matt Austin
9.2

I've recently had Dick Vermeil and Drew Bledsoe's wines but this one gets my vote for best football themed steakhouse Cab. Well done by Dan Marino and Damon Huard (and of course the winemaker Chris Peterson). This is way too young, but I look forward to checking in on these in a few years. — 10 years ago

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Broc Cellars

Vine Starr Sonoma County Zinfandel 2012

Drinkable (and then some) Zin. Thank you, Chris! — 10 years ago

Figgins

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Our favorite Figgins blend. 2011. A tough year but Chris Figgins turned it into a gem. Minerally. Full body, rich mid palette with a sweet edge, evolving into a dry, grippy finish with with minerals edging the experience. Perfect with aged Gouda cheese. — 6 years ago

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William Chris Vineyards

Hunter Texas High Plains Red Blend

Paired fantastic with leftover Christmas 🎄 Turkey en Croute

— 6 years ago

Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008

3 hr decant and this was drinking beautifully. Chris Carpenter at his best and maybe my favorite vintage of Cardinale — 8 years ago

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Gros Ventre Cellars

Baranoff Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Probably should have cellared for a few years, but we couldn't wait. All wine. Zero bullshit. Greatness @Chris Pittenger. — 9 years ago

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Thx so much! So glad you enjoyed it.

Lokoya

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Simply outstanding. Chris carpenter knocking out of the park! — 9 years ago

Krupp Brothers

Veraison Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

@Chris Koupal @Bill Bender either of you had this one — 9 years ago

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I have not. Good?
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I have a friend at Stagecoach vineyards--I think it may be the Krupp brothers that own it. I haven't had this wine. I have had Hobbs Stagecoach and Miner who buy their grapes. Both very nice, opulent wines but they need time. A lot of wineries buy grapes from Stagecoach. How was this one?
Tj Adams

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Very good

DeLille Cellars

Chaleur Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Bravo Chris, this is a Nobel work! 2012 rocks! — 10 years ago

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Cultivar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Excellent birthday wine! Paris perfectly with pizza and trashy tv. Thanks Chris. — 10 years ago

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Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Red Blend 2010

An excellent wine from Chris Carpenter in a winemaker's vintage. Cocoa and cinnamon — 10 years ago

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

A little Ruth's Chris for a late dinner. The boss picked a great bottle. I'm not sure how much input he gave, but turned out well. I just hope he's paying. — 11 years ago