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2005 John Duval Entity Shiraz

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June 8, 2025 - $36

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RATINGS

95James Halliday

Harmonious fruit, alcohol and oak handling; very considerable length; old vine fruit has soaked up 17 months in French oak. High-quality wine.

94Wine Spectator

A beautiful evocation of plum and blackberry balanced against a veil of creamy oak- but only a veil. It's the fruit that distinguishes the long, expressive finish.

93The Wine Advocate

Full-bodied yet surprisingly elegant, this Shiraz has superb balance, great depth, layers of flavor, and a very long, pure finish. It will surely evolve for 6-8 years but few will be able to delay their gratification.

93Vinous / IWC

Lush and velvety, but with bright minerality giving the dark berry flavors remarkable vivacity. Fills out with air, picking up deeper espresso and high-octane chocolate notes. But this is all about fresh, energetic, pure fruit.

92Wine Enthusiast

Tight and oaky at first, but this gradually... to reveal copious blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Vanilla and spice accent the primary fruit, while the tannins are supple, imparting a creamy mouthfeel. Long on the finish.

PRODUCER

John Duval

John Duval Wines was started by John Duval, who was winemaker at Penfolds for 29 years. Duval was at the helm of Penfolds winemaking team during the late 1980s and 1990s when Penfolds won numerous international awards for its outstanding Shiraz. He is also involved currently with winemaking ventures in Chile and Washington State. In 2003 he started his own label, focusing on Shiraz, Grenache, and red and white blends inspired by the wines of Rhone Valley. James Halliday has given the winery his highest rating of five stars and noted that Duval “is an internationally recognized winemaker.” The wines have earned ratings in the 90s.

REGION

Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.

VINTAGE

2005 John Duval Entity Shiraz