John Duval - Eligo Shiraz 2021 750ml

"The process of creating Eligo begins in the vineyard, where we identify the most exceptional parcels of fruit. Aiming for a structured but elegant expression of Barossa Shiraz. The Barossa Valley components deliver depth and structure to the palate with an overlay of rich concentrated fruit flavour, the Eden Valley components bring vibrant aromatics.  Post maturation, a final classification is made to produce what we can confidently proclaim to be the finest Shiraz of the vintage from John Duval Wines.  

With better winter rains, and a perfectly timed 30mm event at the start of  February, we were rewarded with better crops and berry size after a few  drought-affected lean years. Conditions through late February, March and  April could only be described as perfect with mild to warm days with no heat  spikes, combined with cool nights. This meant a long even ripening  period and a lovely pace to the vintage. 2021 will be remembered as an  exceptional Barossa vintage.

Sourced from old vineyards in the Ebenezer (Hoffmann), Krondorf (Stoll) and Moppa (Chapman) sub regions of the Barossa Valley and the Moculta (Fechner) and Mt McKenzie (Knight/Severin) sub regions of the Eden Valley comprising 62% Barossa Valley and 38% Eden Valley Shiraz. 

NOSE: Attractive waves of black fruit with hints of anise, clove and florals.

PALATE: Richly textured with a multitude of tightly packed dark fruit layers. Deep, pure fruited and commanding. The palate also displays hints of ironstone and licorice, finishing with integrated, chocolatey tannins. While seductive in its primary fruited youth, the 2021 Eligo will benefit from at least five years of cellaring and should age gracefully for over twenty years." -John & Tim Duval

Minimal Sulphur Dioxide added.

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