John Duval Entity Shiraz 2008
John Duval Entity Shiraz 2008
Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
A true reflection of Barossa's soil and climate, Entity displays youthful dark fruits of blackberry
and plum that combine with a hint of mocha and savory French oak. The long, rich palate is
driven by concentrated dark fruit characters that are balanced by firm tannins, bright acidity
and well integrated French oak that adds structure and polish to the wine.
alcohol by volume:
14.5%
critical acclaim:
"Intense, dark purple-crimson; a highly expressive and complex bouquet of black fruits, licorice and oak is followed by a full-bodied palate that is savoury rather than jammy, notes of dark chocolate joining the black fruits. A 30-year future is conservative.
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96 Points
Australian Wine Companion
"The 2008 Entity Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and intense notes of kirsch, creme de cassis, menthol, chocolate, anise, spices and tree bark. Rich, concentrated and full-bodied yet not overly alcoholic (14.5% declared alcohol), this is a seamlessly balanced Shiraz unfolding layers of pure dark berry and spice flavors in the long finish. Though approachable now, it should open further in a year or two and drink well to 2020+. "
94 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Opaque purple. Blackberry, violet, licorice, bitter chocolate and Indian spices on the nose. Dense and sweet but with racy, integrated acidity energizing the dark fruit, floral pastille and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with sweet tannins and noteworthy freshness and length. Becomes spicier with air and already displays impressive complexity. "
93 Points
International Wine Cellar
"Bright and generous, not weighty, offering a ripe mouthful of blackberry, floral and
mineral flavors, lingering on the crisp, refined finish. Impressive for its nicely etched flavor
profile."
91 Points
Wine Spectator
"Duval's 2008 Entity boasts intense aromas of blackberries, vanilla and coffee, and those notes are echoed in its flavors. It's full-bodied and creamy on the palate, gliding easity into a finely balanced finish, framed by just the right amount of tannin. Drink now-2018."
91 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"New oak richness brackets this wine's flavors at the beginning and the end. In the middle, it's packed with blueberry fruit and ironstone tannin, those tannins softened a bit by their time in wood, but still authentic and very present. Give this bottle age to absorb some of its oak; the fruit and structure are there to sustain it."
90 Points
Wine & Spirits
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Tobacco, leather, figs, coffee Full bodied but balanced.
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