Barossa Valley Shiraz from the Man Behind Penfolds Grange — Powerful, Precise and Built for Longevity

The 2022 John Duval Entity Shiraz is a concentrated, structured Barossa Valley Shiraz crafted by one of Australia’s most influential winemakers. Built on old-vine fruit and decades of Penfolds experience, it delivers depth, purity, and control in a wine that balances raw Barossa power with remarkable winemaking precision.

My Wine Man on John Duval

John Duval is one of the most respected names in Australian wine — former Chief Winemaker at Penfolds for nearly 30 years, where he oversaw some of the most iconic vintages of Penfolds Grange.

After leaving Penfolds in 2002, he established his own label with a clear vision: source the best old-vine Barossa and Eden Valley fruit and craft Shiraz with the same discipline and structure that defined Grange.

Entity is his flagship Barossa Shiraz — a benchmark expression of his winemaking philosophy and experience.

At HK$299, this is one of the most compelling premium Barossa Shiraz wines in the store, delivering serious pedigree at a highly accessible level.

Tasting Notes

Dark blackberry, blackcurrant, and ripe plum form a dense core, layered with dark chocolate, mocha, cedar, liquorice, and fine baking spice.

The palate is full-bodied and structured, with ripe yet firm tannins and a finely balanced acidity that gives lift and definition. Oak is seamlessly integrated, adding complexity without overshadowing the fruit.

The finish is long, polished, and layered — showing both power and control in equal measure.

Food Pairing

A full-bodied premium Barossa Shiraz of this depth demands a serious cut. We love it with Australian Grass-Fed Cape Grim Rib-Eye Steak from My Meat Man — dry-aged and char-grilled medium-rare with bone-marrow butter, the rich marbling and beefy depth are a magnificent match for the wine's dark blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, cedar and firm Barossa tannins.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$299, this delivers elite-level Barossa Shiraz from one of Australia’s most experienced and decorated winemakers.

It offers:

• nearly three decades of Penfolds Grange winemaking expertise
• old-vine Barossa and Eden Valley fruit of exceptional quality
• structured, cellar-worthy Shiraz at a highly competitive price

Ideal for premium dining, roast lamb, aged beef, game, or long-term cellaring.

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