{"product_id":"2018-john-duval-wines-entity-shiraz-750ml","title":"2018 John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz is a polished old-vine Barossa Shiraz shaped by John Duval's long experience with the variety. The name reflects the outcome of a singular grape variety transformed by the winemaker's craftsmanship, with selected old-vine fruit delivering elegance, depth and true Barossa character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage followed above-average winter rainfall and slightly drier spring conditions. Warm October and November weather promoted healthy canopies, good flowering and a healthy set of bunches. Dry summer conditions tested growers, but excellent vineyard management preserved vine health and led to strong ripening conditions through March and early April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was sourced from old vineyards in Krondorf, Ebenezer, Moppa, Light Pass and Eden Valley, comprising 48% Barossa Valley and 52% Eden Valley fruit. Parcels were fermented separately in small stainless steel fermenters with submerged caps and twice-daily pump overs. Some batches remained on skins for up to two weeks. After classification, the component wines were matured for 15 months in oak, with 31% new fine grain French oak hogsheads and the balance in two-, three- and four-year-old hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld-vine Shiraz from Krondorf, Ebenezer, Moppa, Light Pass and Eden Valley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 points from Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 points from Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Real Review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94 points from Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured 15 months in oak, including 31% new fine grain French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Entity is always a complete, fabulous wine. Nothing out of place.\" August 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The texture is almost unctuously smooth, flowing long and velvety with perfectly integrated tannins...\" March 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep dark berried fruit flavours, swish smoky\/cedary oak, ripples of spice-infused tannin.\" April 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive lifted boysenberry, florals and hints of anise and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwash with fresh, vibrant blue fruits, blueberries and concentrated plum, with cedar spice and flowing waves of extremely fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, polished and complete, with freshness, depth and structure for further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with beef and venison, especially grilled steak, roast beef, slow-braised beef, lamb and richly flavoured game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable in youth, with structure and fruit depth to cellar for 10 to 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout John Duval Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Duval Wines is led by John Duval, one of the Barossa's most respected winemakers. The estate focuses on expressive Barossa wines shaped by careful vineyard selection, restrained power, elegant fruit and balanced oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: John Duval Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Barossa, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend: 48% Barossa Valley, 52% Eden Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak Maturation: 15 months in oak, 31% new fine grain French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 6.5g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SSS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52320936821038,"sku":"2597696684","price":66.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/JohnDuvalWinesEntityShiraz.png?v=1784273641","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2018-john-duval-wines-entity-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}