{"title":"John Duval Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Duval graduated from Adelaide University’s Roseworthy College in 1973, and secured a coveted winemaking role with Penfolds for the 1974 vintage. Over the next 12 years John was mentored by Grange creator Max Schubert and Penfolds Chief Winemaker Don Ditter, before himself assuming the position of Chief Winemaker in 1986. In doing so, John became only the third Chief Winemaker responsible for producing Australia’s greatest red wine – Penfolds Grange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 29 years at Penfolds John sensed the need to embark on a personal wine project. A new challenge that would allow him to be involved first hand from vineyard to glass, and provide an opportunity to build something for his family. John Duval Wines began in 2003 with a single wine, the inaugural vintage of Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvédre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than seeking to simply emulate Penfolds, the aim of John Duval Wines is to perpetuate the story of a South Australian wine family through a collection of structured and elegant wines made from fruit grown in exceptional old Barossa vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-duval-wines-plexus-red-2022-6-pack","title":"John Duval Wines Plexus Red 2022 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiraz (49%), Grenache (35%) and Mourvèdre (16%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangtons Classified\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8th Classification of Australian Wine, (one of only 100 Australian wines to make the classification) \u003cem\u003e“John Duval’s Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre, with its interlaced parts and characters, is a retro-modern style borrowing from traditional winemaking techniques. These include partial barrel fermentation of shiraz parcels and maturation in new (10%) and seasoned French oak hogsheads and puncheons. Sourced primarily from mature vineyards (principally in the Tanunda, Light Pass and Ebenezer districts of the Barossa), this wine is exemplified by dark and red berry fruits, espresso notes, attractive volume and density. 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A significant October hail event reduced yields in some vineyards, but luckily most escaped without impacting quality. La Nina influenced weather patterns resulted in mild harvest conditions again, allowing for even flavour accumulation and vibrant aromatics and acidity. A standout season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcels of fruit were fermented separately, some with a submerged cap in small open stainless-steel fermenters. A portion of the Grenache ferment included whole bunches to accentuate the savoury aspects of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines were barrel maturated for 15 months, with 10% in new fine grain French oak hogsheads and the balance in older seasoned hogsheads. The final blend assemblage comprised. 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