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John Duval Entity Shiraz 2019

John Duval Entity Shiraz 2019

96 POINT RATED ANGUS HUGHSON 94 POINT RATED WINE SPECTATOR & 93 POINT RATED HUON HOOKE

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Why to buy:
  • 96 POINT RATED ANGUS HUGHSON WINE PILOT
  • 94 POINT RATED WINE SPECTATOR
  • 93 POINT RATED HUON HOOKE THE REAL REVIEW
  • 93 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
  • 92 POINT RATED ROBERT PARKERS WINE ADVOCATE 
  • PRODUCED BY FORMER PENFOLDS GRANGE WINEMAKER
Specifications:
Vintage: 2019
Source/Region:

Barossa Valley, South Australia

Grape Variety: Shiraz
Cellaring: Drink now cellar up to 12 years
Bottle Top: Stelvin
Alcohol Content: 14.50
Standard Drinks: 8.60
Rating: 96
Tasting Notes:

Lifted notes of dark berries, plum and boysenberry, supported by hints of anise and clove. Dark and brooding, with excellent concentration of layered rich dark fruits with hints of dark chocolate and earth finishing long with youthful tannins.

Technical:

John Duval began working with old vine Barossa Shiraz when he commenced his winemaking career at Penfolds in the early 1970’s. Through the 1990’s he played a leading role in trialling maturation of old vine Barossa Shiraz in new French oak hogsheads, contrary to the established winery convention of blending Shiraz from multiple regions and maturation in American oak. The early trials led to the first release of the Penfold’s RWT Barossa Shiraz from the 1997 vintage – a wine that marked a step change moment in the style evolution of Barossa Shiraz. John’s approach to making Barossa Shiraz continues unchanged, and maturation of selected parcels of old vine fruit in French oak is fundamental to producing Entity - an elegant Shiraz that is true to the Barossa.

2019 was a vintage where quality has triumphed over quantity, with spring frosts and dry conditions combining for greatly reduced yields across the Barossa. Volumes were well down on average, some vineyards more than 50% down, particularly in Eden Valley. However, the fruit we did (very gratefully) receive showed exceptional depth of colour, vibrant yet concentrated fruit with plenty of structure on the palate. 2019 will be remembered as a year for texture, structure and richness. The shiraz vintage started on 25 February and finished in Eden Valley by 10 March.


Sourced from old vineyards in the Krondorf, Ebenezer, Moppa, Tanunda and Eden Valley regions comprising 89% Barossa Valley, 11% Eden Valley fruit.


The parcels of fruit were fermented separately in small stainless steel fermenters some with submerged caps, and twice daily pump overs. Due to low yields and dry conditions we were careful to try and avoid over extraction, so fruit generally saw less time on skins and was handled more gently compared to 2018. Post ferment, the component wines were matured in oak for 15 months, with 35% in new fine grain French oak hogsheads (300L) and the balance in older French hogsheads and puncheons. We intend for the wine to be approachable in its youth, but with ample structure and fruit depth to allow cellaring, under good conditions, for at least 15 years.


Accolades & Awards:

96 Point Rated - Angus Hughson Wine Pilot

"If you are looking for an exceptional, well priced and sophisticated Barossa shiraz John Duval’s Entity must be in the top handful of wines, if not the leading contender. These are wines that always mix power and poise in a stylish package. And again here, the low-yielding 2019 vintage is on show although the wine admirably retains its shape.

Very deep ruby in colour, it explodes with kirsch, fruit pastilles and black olive aromas wound up tightly by high quality oak. It is still a little bit closed but already absolutely moreish and delicious. That is then followed by a palate that is dry, firm, young and tight, with a super balance of dark fruits over ample tannins. There is an attractive layer of spice too – cinnamon and fennel seed – that helps it to retain brightness and subtlety before a long and rich finish. A super wine that will cellar nicely, if you can keep your hands off it."


94 Point Rated - Wine Spectator

"Powerful, vibrant and fragrant, with dried lavender, Earl Grey, dried oregano, five-spice power and dark chocolate aromatics to mingle with the core of velvety smooth plum, black cherry and wild blackberry flavors. The tannins firm up appealingly on the finish, which goes on and on."


93 Point Rated - James Halliday Wine Companion

"89% Barossa Valley (Krondorf, Ebenezer, Moppa and Tanunda), 11% Eden Valley; matured 16 months in 34% new French oak hogsheads. Classic Duval, stepping beyond the stress of this drought vintage in flattering depth of vibrant purple hue and generous, glossy, polished blackberry and satsuma plum fruit. Calm, supportive French oak leaves the show to classy fruit, backed by firm, fine, drying tannins. Though without the plush finish of top seasons."


93 Point Rated - Huon Hooke The Real Review

"Very deep, youthful purple-crimson colour which stains the glass. There are nutmeg, almond and pepper overtones to the bouquet and the wine is full-bodied and firmly-structured, with lashings of supple, approachable tannins. Stewed blood plums. A blood-and-thunder shiraz, with plenty of life ahead of it."


92 Point Rated - Joe Czerwinski Robert Parkers Wine Advocate

“Bursting with blueberry and blackberry fruit, Duval's 2019 Entity Shiraz looks to be a winner, cut from the same cloth as the 2018. Vague hints of peppery spice and violet-laced florals add complexity on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is ripe, supple and mouthwatering, with an almost crisp edge to the cocoa-dusted finish.”


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