3 Rings Shiraz 2021
Overview
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Deep crimson in color, the 3 Rings Shiraz offers lifted aromas of black pepper, violets, plum and hints of spice, cedar, tobacco leaf and char. The palate is rich and luscious with a deep integrated labyrinth of woven fruit and oak tannins that linger. The vibrant fruit flavors include black cherry, quince, plum, dark chocolate and fennel. Oak aging provides secondary characters of tobacco leaf, old leather and a fine dusty finish. Approachable, and balanced yet complex. |
Wine Facts
VITICULTURE: Veraison started in late January to early February, and the cooler conditions and some rain in early February helped to plump up berries and provide some relief to soil moisture profiles. With the cooler weather slowing ripening, vintage was less compressed than previous years. Harvest continued well into April as the dry Indian summer continued to ripen the grapes.
VINIFICATION: The flavors are only complimented with extended maturation in French and American oak puncheons (500L barrels) providing the secondary complex characters that you see such as tobacco leaf and hints of old leather creating the fine dusty finish. It is an approachable and balanced yet complex wine.
INTERESTING FACT: 3 Rings isn’t just a name. Each ring represents the three tenets upon which the winery was founded: historic place, exceptional fruit and adept winemaking prowess.
FAMILY: “It’s magic.” Those two words have inspired awe and wonder in kids and adults alike for centuries. And those words still hold weight today. In fact, the team created a whole winery property around it. But the mere allusion to a centuries-old magic act in its name is not a trick—it’s what 3 Rings aims to convey with every vintage.
The legendary Hickinbotham family of the Barossa has made wine and grown grapes in the valley for four generations and established this winery in 2004. The Shiraz is the crown jewel of the winery expressing true Aussie Shiraz characteristics: spice, dark plum, licorice and mocha.
Producer: 3 Rings Pty Ltd.
Region: Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
Wine Composition: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol: 15.1%
Total Acidity: 6.7 G/L
Residual Sugar: 0.5 G/L
pH: 3.41
VINIFICATION: The flavors are only complimented with extended maturation in French and American oak puncheons (500L barrels) providing the secondary complex characters that you see such as tobacco leaf and hints of old leather creating the fine dusty finish. It is an approachable and balanced yet complex wine.
INTERESTING FACT: 3 Rings isn’t just a name. Each ring represents the three tenets upon which the winery was founded: historic place, exceptional fruit and adept winemaking prowess.
FAMILY: “It’s magic.” Those two words have inspired awe and wonder in kids and adults alike for centuries. And those words still hold weight today. In fact, the team created a whole winery property around it. But the mere allusion to a centuries-old magic act in its name is not a trick—it’s what 3 Rings aims to convey with every vintage.
The legendary Hickinbotham family of the Barossa has made wine and grown grapes in the valley for four generations and established this winery in 2004. The Shiraz is the crown jewel of the winery expressing true Aussie Shiraz characteristics: spice, dark plum, licorice and mocha.
Producer: 3 Rings Pty Ltd.
Region: Barossa Valley
Country: Australia
Wine Composition: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol: 15.1%
Total Acidity: 6.7 G/L
Residual Sugar: 0.5 G/L
pH: 3.41
Press Highlights
2021: 91 Pts - Tasting Panel, Apr 20242021: 90 Pts - James Suckling, Jun 2024
2017: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, Nov 2020
2017: 90 Pts - Vinous, Dec 2021
2016: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2019
2013: 92 Pts 'Smart Buy' - Wine Spectator, Jan. 2015
2013: 91 Pts 'Editor' Choice' - Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2015
2012: 90 Pts –Wine Spectator, Feb 24, 2014 "Reds from Australia for $20 or Less"
2008: 91 Pts 'Editors Choice' - Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2013
2008: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, April 2012
2007: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, July 2010
2007: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate #181, Feb. 2009
2006: 91 Pts - Wine Advocate #178, Aug. 2008
2006: 91 Pts - Wine Spectator, Oct. 2008
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2021: 90 Pts - James Suckling, Jun 2024
2021 91Pts Tasting Panel Sell Sheet
2021 90Pts James Suckling Shelf Talker
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