John Duval Wines

Plexus Shiraz Blend

9.1257 ratings
9.147 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Balanced, aged well.

Balanced, aged well.

Jan 7th, 2023
Bob McDonald

Medium to full crimson in colour. I love GSM - or as this wine is SGM with Shiraz predominant. Spicy Tarry red berry aromas. All the varieties blend well here but overall it is very Barossa. John Duval, the winemaker, was once Penfolds Chief Winemaker from 1986 to 2002. There have only been 4 Penfolds Grange winemakers - Max Schubert (creator in 1951), Don Ditter, John Duval and now Peter Gago the current Chief Winemaker since 2002. A wine that goes well with food or has the substance to do equally well on its own.

Medium to full crimson in colour. I love GSM - or as this wine is SGM with Shiraz predominant. Spicy Tarry red berry aromas. All the varieties blend well here but overall it is very Barossa. John Duval, the winemaker, was once Penfolds Chief Winemaker from 1986 to 2002. There have only been 4 Penfolds Grange winemakers - Max Schubert (creator in 1951), Don Ditter, John Duval and now Peter Gago the current Chief Winemaker since 2002. A wine that goes well with food or has the substance to do equally well on its own.

May 15th, 2021
Ross Chernin

Amazingly fresh and super velvety on the palate. Tons of blueberry pie, fresh custard and Cassis. Soft tannins but everything in balance. Still plenty of life on this gem.

Amazingly fresh and super velvety on the palate. Tons of blueberry pie, fresh custard and Cassis. Soft tannins but everything in balance. Still plenty of life on this gem.

Feb 27th, 2021
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Deep ruby colour. Meaty and ripe #shiraz aromas of black cherries accompanied by tart strawberries from the #grenache and dried leave of the #mourvedre #barossavalley

Deep ruby colour. Meaty and ripe #shiraz aromas of black cherries accompanied by tart strawberries from the #grenache and dried leave of the #mourvedre #barossavalley

Mar 10th, 2020
Chris McClellan

Med purple, black/red fruits, eucalyptus, big pepper...delicious...

Med purple, black/red fruits, eucalyptus, big pepper...delicious...

Oct 6th, 2018
Shengli Hu

Moderate minus concentration, ruby with garnet rim, lush red and black fruits, black pepper! Savory on the finish. Neutral oak. Medium plus to elevated acidity and alcohol, elevated body.

Moderate minus concentration, ruby with garnet rim, lush red and black fruits, black pepper! Savory on the finish. Neutral oak. Medium plus to elevated acidity and alcohol, elevated body.

Mar 12th, 2018
Scott Rowe

Looking good at 6 years.

Looking good at 6 years.

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

John's wines start soft, femme and then deepen & broaden on the palate. The mixed fruit berries were warm on the palate, beautiful soft red florals with an array of medium intensity of spices. With John @ Artisans of Barossa!

John's wines start soft, femme and then deepen & broaden on the palate. The mixed fruit berries were warm on the palate, beautiful soft red florals with an array of medium intensity of spices. With John @ Artisans of Barossa!

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Nice to share some 08's out of Magnum with John's son Tom. Great example of seeing how John's wines age. The mix of dark berry fruits soften beautifully & allow the blue fruits share the stage equally. Tom thank you for sharing.

Nice to share some 08's out of Magnum with John's son Tom. Great example of seeing how John's wines age. The mix of dark berry fruits soften beautifully & allow the blue fruits share the stage equally. Tom thank you for sharing.

Apr 3rd, 2017
mattswineworld

Love the grainy, cedar, fruity nose with firm, ripe tannins. Classy.

Love the grainy, cedar, fruity nose with firm, ripe tannins. Classy.

Apr 28th, 2016