A dark fruit expression of blackberry and plum gives way to some lifted floral notes and savory, spicy French oak. The palate is full bodied and generous with an excellent concentration of blackberry fruit. Textured layers of fruit, balanced acidity and fine, long tannins will enable good cellaring potential.
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96 pts - Australian Wine Companion: “Succulent, rich and powerful, with predominantly black fruits and some spice. The hallmarks are its supple mouthfeel and effortless balance.”
96 pts - Australian Financial Review: “This is deep and glistening in that beguiling, tarry Barossa Valley way. Souk spicy. Potent forest berries and pips on the tongue, succulent, yet mouth-watering dustiness. There’s a lightness and subtlety among all the intense fruit concentration. Has some style.”
93 pts - Vinous: “Inky ruby. Powerful aromas of blackberry, violet and woodsmoke are complemented by a hint of cola that emerges with air. Sweet, seamless and full-bodied, offering ripe cassis, blackberry, floral pastille and licorice flavors given spine by a core juicy acidity. Deepens and becomes spicier on the penetrating finish, which features building tannins and a lingering floral nuance.”
93 pts/Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast: “Dark berry and plum fruit dominates, but hints of mint, vanilla and cedar add interest. Somewhere between silky and velvety, this full-bodied, richly textured Shiraz finishes long and appears to have the tannic structure to age well, though it’s delicious now.”
92 pts - Ken's Wine Guide: “This dark red colored Shiraz from John Duval is very good! It opens with a pleasant red raspberry bouquet with hints of red cherry. It is medium bodied, balanced and savory. The flavor is a tasty plum with notes of fine minerality and gentle old oak. I also picked up some hints of red currant towards the end. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are nicely prolonged. I would pair this very nice Shiraz with a pork tenderloin.”
92 pts - Wine Advocate: “Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Entity Shiraz reveals crushed blackberries and blackcurrants on the nose with hints of dried Provence herbs, garrique, eucalypt and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivered mouth-filling black fruits and peppery flavors with chewy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with a spicy lift.”
91 pts - Wine Spectator: “Vibrant and polished, featuring juicy huckleberry and cherry flavors that are appealing for their transparency and purity, with details of violet, fresh herb, black tea and white pepper that linger on the long, expressive finish. The tannins are velvety and firm.”
