2021 John Duval Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mouvedre

Brand	John Duval
Region	Barossa Eden Valley
Varietal	Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	14.5%
Vintage	2021
Country	Australia

John Duval began his winemaking carer with Penfolds in 1974. Mentored by Legendary Penfolds Chief Winemaker Max Schubert, John rose to become “Chief Winemaker” for 25-years. My 10-year tenure in sales/marketing/management roles at Penfolds, coincided with John’s time there, I spent many times in his company. He subsequently began his own winemaking venture aptly titled “John Duval Wines” … John had earned considerable notoriety for the many legendary Penfolds wines crafted under his leadership. Their affinity for working with old vine Barossa Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre began with John’s time at Penfolds, and continues with this wine - the first to be released by John Duval Wines from their 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 final blend assemblage comprised Shiraz (49%), Grenache (35%) and Mourvèdre (16%).

Lifted vibrant red and black fruits, with underlying notes of liquorice, cinnamon and subtle smoky oak.

Generous, velvety layers of red and black fruits, hints of savoury spice and lingering milk chocolate notes, laced together by gentle tannins, finishing with drive and purity. A classic Aussie GSM, that will delight all from the first sip. Drinking well now but will cellar 4-5years+, and perfect with roasted red meats.