John Duval Wines Shiraz Entity 2005

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Winery:

John Duval Wines

Varietal:

Syrah

Region:

Australia > South Australia > Barossa

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2017

UPC:

 

User Tags:  color descriptors, fruit, acidic, berry, spices, bramble fruits, deep, structure, tasting, italian cuisine 

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What to Expect

Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

Winemakers Notes

Variety: Shiraz: Sourced from old vineyards in the Stockwell, Light Pass, Krondorf and Marananga regions of the Barossa Valley.

Winemaking: Fermentation with submerged cap in both traditional old open tanks and

small stainless steel fermenters.

Oak Maturation: 100% barrel maturation for 18 months with 45% new fine grain French oak and the balance; 2, 3 and 4 year-old French and American oak hogsheads (300 1itres). Some batches finished fermentation in new barrels.

Technical Notes:
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.51
TA 6.3g/l

Tasting:

read more... * Colour: Dense ruby purple
* Nose: Youthful blackberry, blueberry fruit complexed with savoury French oak
* Palate: Rich and generous with good concentration of dark fruit. Tannins are fine, ripe and balanced. The structure has restrained power but remains elegant and finishes with excellent fruit intensity.    (hide)

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