Description
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.
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.
Attractive aromas of violets, dark berries and plum supported by hints of licorice and a floral lift.
On the palate are bright layers of focused red and blue fruits with hints of dark chocolate and peppery spice, finishing long with fine sheets of silky tannins.
With optimal growing conditions year round 2021 will be remembered as an exceptional vintage in the Barossa.
Approachable in its youth, but will cellar well for optimum drinking in 10-15 years.
Intense purple-red colour and a spicy/meaty and dried-herb bouquet, very fragrant for such a big, powerful shiraz, with dried thyme, oregano and mace notes.
The palate is powerful, concentrated and the intensity driving and long.
There is delicious fruit sweetness and a warming heart to this lovely wine.
Great to drink now and for at least 20 years more.” Huon Hooke, The Real Review.
– Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 96 Points.
The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Shiraz Country – Australia Region – Barossa Valley, South Australia Vintage – 2021 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14.5% Closure – Screw Cap
