Winery - John Duval Wines
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts off with mulberry, cola, vanilla and clove, and persists that way across the creamy-textured palate. A textbook Aussie blend, marrying immediate approachability with 5–8 years of ageability. Another fine effort from former Penfolds winemaker John Duval.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big, burly, muscular expression of Barossa Shiraz, with mouthcoating tannins that frame rich flavors of chocolate, cedar, vanilla and just enough plummy fruit to support all of the new oak. Give this 3-4 years to integrate and mellow.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine opens with a dense nose of chocolate, dates and spice. The palate is full-bodied, ripe and rich without being soft. Flavors of blackberry and leather are nicely framed by cedary oak. Could benefit from additional aging. Drink 2010–2020.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Roughly half Shiraz, with the balance divided between Grenache and Mourvèdre, former Penfolds winemaker John Duval’s second vintage on his own features lots of dusty earth and spice, sprinkled over cherry fruit. Tannins are soft, the mouthfeel lush, with the cherries turning tart on the finish. Drink now–2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With only 10% new oak used for this cuvée, there’s just a hint of vanilla here; the aromas are dominated by black cherries and dusty spice notes. The flavors follow suit, picking up a bit of blueberry as well, delivered via a silky-textured palate. Finishes crisp, making it a good candidate with burgers or chops. Drink now–2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The first solo endeavor from former Penfolds head winemaker John Duval is an admirable one, containing 46% Shiraz, 32% Grenache and 22% Mourvèdre. Blackberries and plums take on a hearty helping of spice and black pepper, nose to finish. Chewy tannins and charred meats linger on the midpalate as well. Imported by Old Bridge Cellars.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
On the elegant side for Barossa, with polished textures and a long finish. The 2004 Entity is dark in nature, carrying ample blueberry and blackberry fruit that’s highlighted by peppery spice. Drink now–2014, maybe longer.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tight and oaky at first, but this gradually opens with air to reveal copious blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Vanilla and spice accent the primary fruit, while the tannins are supple, imparting a creamy mouthfeel. Long on the finish. Despite its youthful drinkability, this wine should age through at least 2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Underneath a slightly smoky, toasty exterior lies an explosion of cherry, raspberry and black cherry fruit that’s wonderfully pure without being simple. The texture is creamy and lush without being unstructured or jammy, while the finish goes on and on. Drink now–2020.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 2006 Plexus is showing a little more grit and obvious tannin than the ’04 and ’05 did at a similar stage, but still features plenty of dark, savory notes of cassis, coffee and chocolate, with a bit of an herbal streak thrown in for complexity. Drink 2010–2016.
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