2016 JOHN DUVAL SHIRAZ ELIGO BAROSSA 750ML

VINTAGE: After good winter and early spring rains the soil profiles were generally full but a combination of a windy spring with northern Barossa frosts did dramatically reduce the production for some vineyards. A dry late spring and hot start to summer was brought to a halt by significant rain in mid-February and then cooler conditions for the remainder of vintage. These cooler conditions provided an extended ripening period and allowed excellent flavor to build. _x000D_
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WINEMAKING: Eligo epitomizes John Duval’s unparalleled knowledge of Barossa’s terroir and fruit. Traditional low-intervention winemaking techniques ensure that this flagship wine is full of finesse and character. Submerged-cap fermentation takes place in small stainless steel fermenters with a small portion undergoing extended maceration for up to two weeks to maximize color and flavor extraction. _x000D_
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TASTING NOTES: Lifted black plum blackberry and blueberry with hints of earth anise and spicy savory oak. The palate is an elegant expression of rich dark fruits with some earthy savoriness and smoked meat flavors. It is long and intense with excellent fruit purity and freshness finishing with a taut backbone and persistent fine tannin structure._x000D_
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WINEMAKER: John Duval