John Duval Entity Shiraz 2022 is a powerful, structured and beautifully crafted Barossa Valley Shiraz from one of Australia’s most celebrated and respected winemakers — concentrated, complex and built with the depth, precision and old-vine intensity that only a winemaker with John Duval’s extraordinary pedigree and Barossa expertise can deliver.

John Duval was chief winemaker at Penfolds for nearly 30 years — the man responsible for crafting Penfolds Grange, Australia’s most iconic wine, during its most celebrated era. After leaving Penfolds in 2002, he established his own label with a singular focus: producing Barossa Shiraz of the highest possible quality from the finest old-vine fruit in the valley. Entity is his benchmark Barossa Shiraz — sourced from selected old-vine Barossa and Eden Valley vineyards and crafted with the same precision and philosophy that defined his Grange years.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who wants a serious, world-class Barossa Shiraz from the man who made Penfolds Grange at an exceptional price.

John Duval’s pedigree is unmatched in Australian wine — nearly 30 years at the helm of Penfolds, responsible for some of the greatest vintages of Grange ever produced. Entity is the direct expression of that expertise applied to his own carefully selected Barossa fruit, producing a Shiraz of extraordinary quality and consistency that over-delivers significantly at the price.

At HK$299, this is one of the finest value premium Barossa Shirazes in the store — a wine that delivers Grange-maker expertise and old-vine Barossa intensity at a very honest price.

In my view, this is one of the finest Barossa Shirazes available at this price — powerful, complex and built to last.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about old-vine Barossa intensity and John Duval’s Penfolds-trained winemaking precision.

Dark blackberry, blackcurrant, plum and dark chocolate sit at the core, with mocha, cedar, liquorice and subtle spice from carefully integrated oak. The palate is full-bodied with ripe, well-structured tannins and a long, complex finish that speaks to the quality of the old-vine fruit and the expertise of the winemaking.

The defining feature is the precision — this is Barossa Shiraz crafted with the same discipline and attention to detail that produced some of the greatest vintages of Grange, with every element in perfect proportion and nothing out of place.

Powerful, precise and completely compelling.

Style / drinking window

Full-bodied with dark blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, dark chocolate, mocha and cedar notes.

Ripe, well-structured tannins and fresh acidity provide power, precision and a long, complex finish.

Drinking well now with decanting, with continued development over the next 8–12 years.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a serious, world-class Barossa Shiraz from the man who made Penfolds Grange at an accessible price, this is exceptional value.

It delivers:

• nearly 30 years of Penfolds Grange winemaking expertise applied to John Duval’s own old-vine Barossa fruit
• old-vine Barossa and Eden Valley intensity and complexity from one of Australia’s most respected winemakers
• world-class quality and genuine ageing potential at a very honest price

Ideal for aged beef, lamb, game, hard cheese or a landmark occasion. Decant for at least 1 hour.

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