2005 John Duval Wines Plexus
Red Rhone Blend
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By Josh Raynolds
(John Duval Wines Plexus Barossa Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
July/August 2007, IWC Issue #133, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Campbell Mattinson
(John Duval Wines Plexus Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
4/13/2007, (See more on The WINEFRONT...)
Sommelier Journal
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By Tim Gaiser, MS
(John Duval Wines Shiraz-Grenache-Mourvèdre Plexus, Barossa Valley) Australian GSM is the country’s best-kept wine secret and could actually be the ultimate comfort-food wine. The blend of hedonistically rich Grenache fruit with the peppery spice of Shiraz and the savory elements of Mourvèdre is a winning combination. And no one does GSM better than John Duval, former chief winemaker for Penfolds. Duval sources fruit from a number of dry-farmed vineyards in Barossa, ranging from 50-110 years in age. His 2005 is an utterly seamless blend of rich, spicy red and black fruits and fine tannins. Hot Picks
June 2008, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerJohn Duval Wines
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationPlexus
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionBarossa
- AppellationBarossa Valley
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code767749011017, 9334921000001, 9334921000100
11/12/2023 - Ralph_ wrote: 92 Points
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9/12/2021 - wilsp Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still plenty of good flavor and depth here, especially for a wine of this price.
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4/21/2020 - jmh st louis Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pleasant balance of blackberry and spice. Still drinking well but on the back side of its window.
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3/19/2020 - Whine-oh Likes this wine: 92 Points
Amazing fruit for a 2005. Pnp. Food friendly. Lots of life. No rough edges. Glad I have another.
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4/19/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wine is a funny thing. This is the last of four bottles that I had of this wine and based on my notes, no two bottles were the same, which lends credence to the adage that there are no good wines, only good bottles. Well, I should paraphrase since all bottles have been more than good, but two were clearly better, and this was one of those. Crazy fruit for a 14 year-old wine with boysenberry and plum predominate on the nose. There is a touch of the stewed aspect that I mentioned in my other notes, but it is minimal. The palate is rich and bold with oodles of fruit, a touch of spice, and a killer finish. Yeah, amazing. And a Whoa. thedrunkencyclist.com
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