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Entity Shiraz

John Duval Wines

Barossa Valley · Australia

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Shiraz
Country
Australia
Region
Barossa Valley
Appellation
Barossa Valley / South Australia
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast meat · lamb · barbecue · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201493 pts

    Dark berry and plum fruit dominates, but hints of mint, vanilla and cedar add interest. Somewhere between silky and velvety, this full-bodied, richly textured Shiraz finishes long and appears to have the tannic structure to age well, though it's delicious now.

  • 201392 pts

    This is an earthy, savory style of Shiraz, with modest berry and plum fruit wrapped into a blanket of firm but silky tannins. Ample length and structure separates this from the rest of the pack.

  • 201293 pts

    This is another top-flight example of how good the 2012 vintage was for South Australian Shiraz. The oak here is so subtle as to not factor into the wine's scents of raspberry and cracked pepper. Hints of spice and vanilla mark the palate, gently accenting red berry fruit before…

  • 200990 pts

    Expansive, round and supple in the mouth, this Shiraz features lush raspberry fruit, framed by vanilla oak. There's a tart edge to the finish, providing a solid sense of balance to the lingering warm, chocolaty notes. Drink now.