Bright plum and wild blackberry fruit with hints of sweet baking spice and savoury undertones. A bright and juicy wine of vibrant mulberries, blue fruits and dried herbs. Medium weight, the wine elegantly lingers across the palate, finishing with fine supple tannins.

BACKGROUND
The development and naming of this wine is in many ways symbolic of the
evolution of John Duval Wines as we bring together two generations of the
Duval family with Tim Duval joining his father John ahead of the 2016
vintage. Concilio was jointly conceived by John and Tim and represents a
modern expression of Barossa, wines of vibrancy, texture and savouriness.
VINTAGE
The 2023 vintage was the third vintage in a row influenced by La Nina
weather patterns. Vineyards had excellent soil moisture and produced
healthy crops, which combined with the cooler conditions to produce one of
the latest starts to Shiraz harvest in living memory (29 March). Shiraz
harvest finally concluded on 4 May.
VINEYARDS
Concilio Shiraz was sourced from two meticulously grown Barossa Valley
Shiraz vineyards in Marananga, and Ebenezer, with a small inclusion from
Eden Valley for aromatics and acidity. The Barossa Valley components were
harvested in late March, with Eden Valley a month later in late April.
WINEMAKING
A cool, elegant season, Shiraz spent 8 days on skins with twice daily pump
overs. Most components were matured in seasoned French hogsheads for
12 months, with some stainless-steel maturation to maintain freshness