John DuvalEligo Barossa Shiraz 2018

Product code: 19871
£59.00 inc VAT
Country
Country: Australia
Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barossa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: John Duval
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: John Duval
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Syrah/Shiraz
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Country
Country: Australia
Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barossa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: John Duval
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: John Duval
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Syrah/Shiraz

Product Notes

John Duval Eligo Barossa Shiraz is an exceptional Australian wine, hailing from the prestigious Barossa Valley. This full-bodied Shiraz boasts layers of rich, velvety flavours with notes of blackberry, plum, and spice, harmoniously balanced by subtle undertones of toasted oak. Aged to perfection, it exhibits a finely textured, silky smooth palate, leaving a long, satiating finish. Its intense, dark ruby hue aptly complements its robust character. Perfect alongside hearty meat dishes, John Duval Eligo embodies the superior quality of Barossa Shiraz. This masterfully crafted wine is a testament to its renowned winemaker’s expertise and dedication.

Tasting Notes

This Shiraz brings attractive aromas of black fruit, earth and hints of anise and clove to the nose, opening out into a palate that is packed with vibrant fruit layers and a commanding depth of flavour. The wine shows complex hints of spice and liquorice, finishing with fine, integrated tannins.

About the Winery

John Duval

Nestled within Australia's most prestigious wine-producing region, Barossa Valley, resides the inimitable John Duval winery. The home of world-renowned wines, this winery conveys an impressive history and an unwavering commitment to quality. Here, each bottle speaks of the exemplary winemaking philosophy adopted by its namesake, John Duval.

Duval comes from a lineage of winemakers and, prides himself on crafting wines that are an exquisite representation of the rich Australian terroir. Having served as Penfolds chief winemaker for 29 years, he has an impeccable reputation built upon a passion for viticulture and a talent for transforming fruit into velvety masterpieces.

After leaving Penfolds in 2002, Duval promptly established John Duval Wines and has been creating his own piece of wine history ever since. The selection of wines produced by this independent boutique winery, effectively demonstrates Duval's mastery of his craft.

Each varietal is considered a collective work of art, merging the finest grapes from old vineyards with phenomenal expertise in wine production. The resulting elixirs promise a true illustration of the region's potential, while subtly enhancing the rich and varied characteristics of the Barossa.

The signature offering is the Entity Shiraz, a full-bodied red that blazes across the palate with an alluring mesh of dark fruit and pepper. Equally notable, the Eligo Shiraz exudes refined elegance and a stunning concentration of flavours.

Touring the John Duval winery is an essential experience for all wine aficionados - just ask the many connoisseurs and critics from around the world who have been charmed by its unique character.

In essence, the John Duval winery encapsulates the spirit of Barossa Valley, embodying the tradition and craftmanship of the past while breathing fresh life into the world of Australian wines. It is an immersion into a fine art form, acknowledging at once the terroir's incumbency and the inspired hand of a master winemakers, vision.

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