One particular noteworthy winery within the region is John Duval Wines. Former Penfolds’s Chief Winemaker, John Duval is the person behind the brand’s successful foray in the Australian wine industry. While John’s main focus is on old vine shiraz, he has extended his portfolio with other Rhone varieties.
With over 17 years of experience, the winery perpetuates the story of a South Australian wine family through a collection of structured and elegant wines made from fruit grown in exceptional old Barossa vineyards. Here’s a list of five most popular wines of John Duval winery:
2017 Eligo Shiraz
The much-awarded 2017 vintage displays the palate texture, length and restrained power that has defined this wine since the inaugural 2005 vintage release. The palate is packed with a multitude of vibrant fruit layers and a commanding depth of flavour.
2018 Annexus Mataro
Mataro was sourced from a single dry-grown centenarian vineyard in the Light Pass sub-district of the Barossa Valley. The palate features intense layers of black plum, blackberry and blueberry supported by well-defined toothsome tannins. The drink eventually finishes long and clean with pleasing savouriness.
Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
The aim of Plexus SGM is to express a wide spectrum of fruit flavours, whilst ensuring seamless integration of the contrasting characters of the three varietals. Shiraz provides rich dark fruits and mid-palate weight, whilst Grenache delivers a bright flavour spectrum of red fruits and spiced notes. Old vine Mourvèdre ensures a good firm backbone of savoury tannin and a long finish.
2018 Annexus Grenache
Whilst Shiraz may have played a leading role in John Duval’s winemaking career, he has long admired the qualities of Barossa Grenache. The palate reveals generous layers of graceful red and black fruits, plenty of savoury spice and velvety tannins finishing long and pure.
2019 Plexus Marsanne Roussanne Viognier
The aim of Plexus MRV is to promote a vibrant expression of fruit aromas from the interaction of the three varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. The flavours of nectarine, mandarin and spice fill the elegant palate
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