Reviews & Ratings
2012 John Duval Wines Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Entity"
Winery: John Duval Wines
Vintage: 2012
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Entity"
Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Grape blend: 100% Shiraz
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Barossa Valley
State or country: Australia
Price: $40
Cases produced: 1,200
KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: January 21, 2016
Wine Review: This opaque and midnight blue colored Shiraz from John Duval was very well received by the tasting panel. This wine opens with a blueberry and mild oak bouquet with hints of earthy forest floor. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, smooth, and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty blueberry with notes of mild minerality. We also detected a hint of blackberry, unsweetened chocolate and old oak. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are nicely prolonged. The panel suggested pairing this very nice Shiraz with a Stilton sirloin burger. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Colour: Deep ruby purple Nose: Attractive blackberry and blueberry aromatics, complexed with some savoury spice. Palate: Full bodied and generous, with layers of dark berry fruit and youthful balanced tannins. Very pure and mouth filling, with ample structure to reward cellaring for 12 years plus.
