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2012 John Duval Wines Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Entity"

Winery: John Duval Wines

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Entity"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Shiraz

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Barossa Valley

State or country: Australia

Price: $40

Cases produced: 1,200

KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: January 21, 2016

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight blue colored Shiraz from John Duval was very well received by the tasting panel. This wine opens with a blueberry and mild oak bouquet with hints of earthy forest floor. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, smooth, and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty blueberry with notes of mild minerality. We also detected a hint of blackberry, unsweetened chocolate and old oak. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are nicely prolonged. The panel suggested pairing this very nice Shiraz with a Stilton sirloin burger. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Colour: Deep ruby purple Nose: Attractive blackberry and blueberry aromatics, complexed with some savoury spice. Palate: Full bodied and generous, with layers of dark berry fruit and youthful balanced tannins. Very pure and mouth filling, with ample structure to reward cellaring for 12 years plus.

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