$41.99
“A juicy and fruity red with blackberry and some dark chocolate and graphite character. Lead pencil, too. Medium-bodied with creamy and integrated tannins and a juicy finish. Savory and delicious. Some iodine.” James Suckling.com
Lifted vibrant red fruits, with underlying notes of liquorice, cinnamon and and hint of smokey oak. Generous, velvety layers of red and black fruits, hints of savoury spice and gentle tannins finishing very long and pure.
John Duval is one of the world's best known winemakers, coming from a family that boasts four generations of South Australian vignerons. He has been saluted many times on the world stage, notably International Winemaker of the Year in 1989 and twice Red Winemaker of the Year in 1991 and 2000. After 28 years with Penfolds, including 16 years as Chief Winemaker, John has created these stunning wines under the John Duval label, which has now welcomed second generation Tim on board. Utilising old vine Barossa fruit, the wines express the terroir of the Barossa and the hand-crafted attention of John Duval.
A really well balanced SGM that brings richness together with olive and mulberry. I was nervous that the shiraz (listed up front) would be too dominant, but the winemaker has done his magic. Good drinking already, although a youngster - this wine tastes like it will age well. I'm about to buy more.