Plessis Duval

John Duval Wines

Plexus Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend 2010

Rich and full bodied. I decanted it for 4 hours and it was a lot better than the last bottle. Amazing structure after 16 years. Would get more in the future. Nutty and spicy. — 4 months ago

John Duval Wines

Concilio Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz 2021

All Grenache (no Shiraz). And delicious. Really finds the sweet spot between ponderous, massive global-warming CDP and those people trying to do light picnic Grenache that should be chilled like fruit punch. Nose has kirsch and raspberry ooze, along with dank minerality. Nice flavor intensity in the mouth, but with little flab. Rich fruit quickly turns savory. Nice length and the balance between acids and tannins is well-struck. Should have gotten more. — 2 years ago

Brian, Dawn and 14 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

I have been very impressed with how Barossa is embracing Grenache and creating some amazingly flavorful fresh, medium bodied wines.

Duval-Leroy

Premier Cru Brut Champagne Blend 1555

NV | midweight champagne from Chardonnay from Côte de Blancs and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Vallee de la Marne. Vibrant taste with apples and frivolous in smell, champagne came better out after pairing with oysters — 5 years ago

Peter, Diederick and 20 others liked this

Château Plessis

Entre Deux Mers Blanc 2017

If I had one word to describe this wine, I would say FLORAL 🌺🌹🌷💐 — 7 years ago

Kirk, Keith and 9 others liked this
Stuart Scheff

Stuart Scheff

Vivian looks much nicer than she is. She thinks she is a pit bull.
Trixie

Trixie

Vivian is adorable! Sounds like she's a bit of a diva.
Stuart Scheff

Stuart Scheff

@Trixie Diva for sure

Duval-Leroy

Brut Blanc de Chardonnay 1996

fresh and lively, very clean and brimming w Chardonnay flavors. Super wine. — 8 years ago

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Long Shadows Vintners

Sequel Columbia Valley Syrah 2014

Somm David T
9.6

This Syrah is made in conjunction with Consultant, John Duval of Penfolds fame. John has also been making his Duval private label wines since he departed Penfolds back in Barossa. Gorgeous nose of sweet dark currants, dark moist soils, licorice, smoke, grilled meats, violets and fresh florals. The palate is rich, round, thick, sexy and elegant. Blackberries, liqueured, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, lots blue fruits, smoke, grilled meats, cinnamon, vanilla, rich scorched earth, loamy soils, touch of crushed dry rocks, liquid violets, dark fresh flowers and full, mellow acidity. The structure, length, tension and balance are drop dead gorgeous. The finish is thick, full and flat out mouthwatering and jaw dropping gorgeously sexy. Photos of the Long Shadows logo, one of their vineyards and beautiful tasting room. — 9 years ago

Sofia, Shay and 17 others liked this
Severn G

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John Duval, yes, we've enjoyed the Plexus & Entity on several occasions. I guess I was nieve to him having a WA project. Even cooler, looks like they have a work by Dale Chihuly hanging in the tasting room. I'll have to search out for this bottle. Thanks David.
TheSkip

TheSkip

Wow. Totally sounds worth the $50!! I've been meaning to try this
Somm David T

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@TheSkip I believe you will not be disappointed. 👍🍷

Duval-Leroy

Cuvée Réserve Brut Chardonnay Blend

Выпито 22.02.26 дома 0.375 с Ирой по возвращении из России. Легкое достойное шардоне. — 4 months ago

John Duval Wines

Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

A perfect balance between oak and fruit (blackberry) from this Barossa Shiraz. Great winemaking from John Duval who has quite the CV. John was Chief Winemaker at Penfolds from 1986 until 2002 being only the 3rd custodian of Penfolds Grange after Max Schubert (creator of Grange) and Don Ditter. In 2020 this wine received Shiraz of the Year and 99 points from the James Halliday Wine Companion. The product of old vines in the Barossa. Luscious but in balance and overall - delicious. — 8 months ago

Aravind, Shay and 19 others liked this
Somm David T

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John is a very nice guy and an excellent Winemaker. Tasted with him at Taste of Barossa in 2018.

Duval-Leroy

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

A perfect and very special Thanksgiving dinner accompaniment. Crisp, strawberry notes, nice and dry. Delicious! — 6 years ago

Duval-Leroy

Prestige 1er Cru Champagne Rosé

Honeymoon greeting bubbles — 7 years ago

Marisco

A Sticky End - Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2016

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 13 🎄

🎅 Santa says “I was going to make a joke about this wine but I got a slap from Mrs Claus 👋”

📝 I say if you like dessert wines this is a fabulous nicely balanced drop for the money I’d sure have again with rich cheeses 😍

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Duval Leoroy Brut NV

📍A Sticky End Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2016

🏵 89 points

🍇 Sauvignon Blanc

🍷 Rich golden yellow

👃 Peach & pineapple driven tropical fruits

👄 Med+ body of sweet syrupy and sticky rich chewy honey & sugared tropical fruits w/ a green toffee apple caramel undertone, apricot jam & a citrus spank

🎯 Long long long sweet gooey creamy buttery honeyed tropical fruit fest w/ apricot, apple & citrus
— 8 years ago

Chris, Scott and 10 others liked this

Duval-Leroy

Fleur de Champagne Millésime Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Crisp and delicious. Apples and honey. champagne at epicure restaurant in Paris — 9 years ago

Dave liked this

John Duval Wines

Affinis Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013

Dark black red in appearance. Long legs. Spice, petrol blackberries on the nose. Smokey dark berries on the palate. Great wine to go with a big char grilled steak. — 9 years ago

Duval-Leroy

Femme de Champagne Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Two extra hours in the Air France La Premiere lounge? Sure…more champagne please! — 6 months ago

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Duval-Leroy

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Don & Margaret's 50th Anniv bottle — 6 months ago

Duval-Leroy

Fleur de Champagne Premier Cru Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Ivar M
9.6

Heerlijk bloemige Fleur de Champagne van een klein, onafhankelijk familiebedrijf. Rijkheid aan kleine bubbels. Mango, peer en appeltjes. — 8 years ago

Marcel FleurHanneke Fleur
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Christophe Foucher

La Lunotte Le Haut Plessis Loire Valley Menu Pineau

It grew on me this wine. Looked very vanilla like in character on opening. But more fruit came through as it opened — 8 years ago

Scott, Bob and 1 other liked this

Garretson Wine Company

The Bulladóir Hoage Vineyard Syrah 2004

2004 Vintage in screw top. Lots of sediment but the fruit is still the forefront. Best wine of the night against the Booker, Massena, and Duval. We miss Matt Garretson. — 8 years ago

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