John Duval, Barossa Valley, Plexus GSM 2010 Merlot Bought on release

Bought on release

Richer and broader than some of his wines - though everything is relative - it combines notes of crème fraîche and patisserie with racy

Blend of 50% Nebbiolo and 50% Barbera

He loved port

While this is the cooler end of the valley

John Duval, Barossa Valley, Plexus GSM 2010 Merlot Bought on release93 CellarTracker There's cinnamon on the nose. Chestnut coffee too and is that blueberry?First sips at pop n pour had some heat that eventually burned off. No displeasing tannins, eight years in and those have shipped off nicely. The cohesive balance really shined through. A velvety, jammy, luscious beverage after an hour open. A real treat. Great balance, as it rolls in a bit smoky, some dust, then its gone, fruity then smooths out to an earthiness,