John Duval Entity Shiraz 2018

2018 JOHN DUVAL ENTITY SHIRAZ REGION: Barossa, South AustraliaVARIETALS: ShirazMATURATION: 15 months in 100% French oak hogsheads (31% new)ANALYSIS:  14.5% alc/vol  |  6.50 g/L TA  |  3.56 pH    VINTAGE: Following the pattern of recent years, the preceding winter rainfalls were above average followed by slightly drier conditions through spring. Warmer than average conditions through October and November promoted healthy canopies, good fl owering and a healthy set of bunches. Very dry conditions through summer tested the growers to maintain good vineyard management practices and preserve vine health, and they were rewarded with perfect ripening and harvest conditions throughout March and early April. 2018 will produce many exceptional wines, with Eden Valley Shiraz, in particular, appearing amongst the best in living memory. WINEMAKING: The Shiraz was sourced from old vineyards in the Krondorf, Moppa, Light Pass, Ebenezer and Eden Valley regions. Fermentation with submerged cap took plac