John Duval Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre Blend
Barossa Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2021
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 45
A fiery, spicy southern Rhone blend whose profoundly floral bouquet of cranberries, cassis, dark plums, blackberries and blueberries is backed by notes of roasting meats and chocolatey oak. It's palate is expressive and mouthwatering, with a rich core of dark, bloody fruit supported by a drying, slatey spine that extends with true length and balance towards a lingering savoury finish. Terrific value, from a fine maker.
Last Date Tasted: 19/04/2024
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2021
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94 | 18.5 | 2029-2033+  | Buy it |
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2017
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91 | 17.4 | 2019-2022  | |
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2016
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88 | 16.6 | 2018-2021  | |
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2015
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92 | 17.8 | 2023-2027 | |
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2014
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92 | 17.7 | 2019-2022 | |
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2013
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93 | 18.1 | 2021-2025 | |
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2012
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93 | 18.2 | 2020-2024 | |
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2011
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92 | 17.7 | 2016-2019 | |
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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 2018-2022 | |
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2009
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94 | 18.3 | 2014-2017 | |
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2008
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90 | 17.0 | 2013-2016 | |
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2007
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93 | 18.0 | 2012-2015 | |
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2006
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88 | 16.6 | 2008-2011 | |
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2005
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90 | 17.2 | 2010-2013 | |
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2004
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94 | 18.3 | 2009-2012 | |
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2003
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93 | 18.2 | 2008-2011 |
Winery
John Duval
John Duval has stamped his identity onto a generously flavoured and handsomely oaked expression of Barossa wine, whose philosophy is entirely consistent across all four labels. There has even been a noticeable fining of the style from 2010 onwards, especially in 2012 but equally evident in 2013. Duval's wines are all gaining in stature over time, and the current releases are outstanding. The Eligo is more concentrated and receives a higher proportion of brand new oak, while the Entity strikes perhaps a finer balance in most seasons. The Plexus red blend is consistently smooth, juicy and charming, while the ever-improving white Plexus blend is adding a dimension to Barossa white wine.
Chief Executive(s):
John Duval
Winemaker:
John Duval
Viticulturist:
John Duval
Production Dozen:
7000
Tonnes Processed:
140
Address:
PO BOX 622 , Tanunda , South Australia 5352 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am - 6pm
Principal Wine Region:
Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8562 2266
Facsimile:
(08) 8562 3034
Website:
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