2021 John Duval Wines Eligo Shiraz

Rich, dense and powerful yet not over bearing with a long sweeping finish.

Eligo is made from the most exceptional parcels of fruit available to John and Tim Duval. Comprising 62% Barossa Valley and 38% Eden Valley Shiraz, the exceptional 2021 vintage was sourced from old vineyards in the Ebenezer (Hoffmann), Krondorf (Stoll) and Moppa (Chapman) sub regions of the Barossa Valley and the Moculta (Fechner) and Mt McKenzie (Knight/Severin) sub regions of the Eden Valley. Maturation took place in French oak (42% new) for a period of 18 months.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a deeply saturated dark red black hue. Wafting from the glass with terrific intensity are heady aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate followed by some vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich and opulent the palate is drenched in a tidal wave of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits. Vanillin oak, earthy mocha, subtle fennel and spice elements are draped across the back half. Dense and powerful yet not over bearing it has beautifully structured tannins and a long sweeping finish that embodies both refinement and Barossa’s trademark plush feel.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
From the stellar '21 vintage, the Eligo represents the best of the year and is a split of a range of amazing vineyard sites from the Barossa (62%) and Eden (38%) valleys. It's concentrated and essence-like with deep, resonant blackberry, black cherry and Doris plum fruits with hints of clove, cinnamon, purple flowers, licorice, dark chocolate, cedar, olive tapenade, pan juices and earth. Thick shouldered but balanced and harmonious with melt-in-the-mouth, chocolatey tannins and exceptional length of flavour. Drink by 2045.
97 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion