John Duval Shiraz Entity: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
John Duval Shiraz Entity is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Shiraz, in Australia, by John Duval (ex-Penfolds Grange). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black fruit compote, pepper, dark chocolate, dense and pairs well with Braised beef, lamb shanks and game.
Michael's take
“Inky blackberry, dark chocolate, legendary Barossa muscle.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Shiraz
- Country
- Australia
- Producer
- John Duval (ex-Penfolds Grange)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with John Duval Shiraz Entity
- Braised beef
- lamb shanks
- game
When to open it
- Special occasion
- bold-red lovers
- cellar-worthy
Where to buy John Duval Shiraz Entity
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Questions people ask
What does John Duval Shiraz Entity taste like?
John Duval Shiraz Entity is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black fruit compote, pepper, dark chocolate, dense. Acidity is medium, tannin is high and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Inky blackberry, dark chocolate, legendary Barossa muscle.
What food goes with John Duval Shiraz Entity?
Michael pairs John Duval Shiraz Entity with Braised beef, lamb shanks and game. It works best for Special occasion, bold-red lovers and cellar-worthy.
How much does John Duval Shiraz Entity cost?
John Duval Shiraz Entity falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Shiraz Michael has poured
- David Franz H.P. Hydraulic Press Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Elderton Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- McGuigan Wines Handmade Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Pikes Eastside Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Ringland Barossa Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
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