S.Smith
John Duval Integro Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2016 Set x 3
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Confidence and balance in equal measure.
96 Points
“It’s 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Shiraz, matured for 18 months in 40% new French oak. So, on the nose, the wine leads with dark chocolate and olive tapenade, roast beef crust and cocoa. The fruit in the mouth is dark and dense, and it has a tobacco, pipe smoke, dried fruit/Christmas cake spice inflection running through it. The texture is dense and chewy, but the wine exudes confidence and balance in equal measure. It’s a powerful wine, and it’s impressively in balance.”
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'A wonderfully balanced blend'
96 Points
The nose is seriously complex, with layers of blackcurrants, blood plums, tobacco leaves, graphite and cured meat. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of mulberry bush, ferric earth, iodine, mocha and dried herbs. A wonderfully balanced blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% shiraz from an average vine age of 110 years. Released after six years in bottle. Excellent. Drink or hold.
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Classic cabernet wine with lovely density, volume and grip.
95 Points
“Deep crimson. Blackcurrant, hint mocha graphite, sage aromas with hints of tobacco leaf. Inky deep wine with ample blackcurrant, black cherry fruits, fine grained – touch al dente/ cedary tannins and underlying mocha, hint creme brulee notes. Finshes claret firm and bitter sweet. A classic cabernet wine with lovely density, volume and grip. Drink now – 2034”
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A classic cabernet wine with lovely density, volume and grip.
95 Points
Deep crimson. Blackcurrant, hint mocha graphite, sage aromas with hints of tobacco leaf. Inky deep wine with ample blackcurrant, black cherry fruits, fine-grained touch al dente/cedary tannins and underlying mocha, hint crème brûlée notes. Finishes claret firm and bittersweet. A classic cabernet wine with lovely density, volume and grip.
John Duval Integro Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box 2.25L
Savoury black fruit, plum and blackberry aromas with hints of sage, clove and earth. Packed with a multitude of dark, powerful fruit layers and a commanding depth of flavour. Displays hints of spice and licorice finishing with integrated, firm fine-grained cedary tannins. Carefully cellared, the wine in now entering its drinking zone, which will continue for twenty plus years.
About `John Duval Wines`
John Duval is one of the world's best known winemakers, coming from a family that boasts four generations of South Australian vignerons. He has been saluted many times on the world stage, notably International Winemaker of the Year in 1989 and twice Red Winemaker of the Year in 1991 and 2000. After 28 years with Penfolds, including 16 years as Chief Winemaker, John has created these stunning wines under the John Duval label, which has now welcomed second generation Tim on board. Utilising old vine Barossa fruit, the wines express the terroir of the Barossa and the hand-crafted attention of John Duval.
Detail Product Information
Variety: Cabernet Shiraz
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Vintage: 2016
Pack Size: 2.25L
Alcohol by Volume: 14
Total Acid: 6.4
pH: 3.58
Closure: Cork
Phonetic: DUVICS163GB
Distributed by: NA
Winemaker: John Duval/Tim Duval
Region: Barossa