"Our blend of old vine Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre.

Our affinity for working with old vine Barossa Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvédre began with John’s time at Penfolds, and continues with this wine - the first to be released by John Duval Wines’ from our inaugural vintage in 2003. The aim of Plexus is to express a wide spectrum of fruit flavours, whilst ensuring seamless integration of the contrasting characters of the three varietals. Shiraz provides rich dark fruits and mid palate weight, whilst Grenache delivers a bright flavour spectrum of red fruits and spiced notes. Old vine Mourvèdre is integral to the blend, ensuring a good firm backbone of savoury tannin and a long finish.

The 2022 vintage was set up beautifully with good soil moisture carrying over from the mild 2021 vintage. A significant October hail event reduced yields in some vineyards, but luckily most escaped without impacting quality. La Nina influenced weather patterns resulted in mild harvest conditions again, allowing for even flavour accumulation and vibrant aromatics and acidity. A standout season.

NOSE: Lifted aromatics with vibrant red and black fruits with underlying notes of cinnamon, woodsy spice and a hint of sweet oak spice.

PALATE: Generous layers of black and red fruits, balanced with abundant savoury spice and fine tannins, bright acidity ensuring it finishes long and pure." - John & Tim Duval

Minimal Sulphur Dioxide added.

Style / Variety: Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre
Region: Barossa Valley, SA
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 750ml

Red Rhone / GSM Blend

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