John Duval Wines Plexus Blanc 2024

Description

JOHN DUVAL was the Chief Winemaker at Penfolds from 1986 – 2002, entrusted to make some of Australia’s most iconic wines. In 1989, he was named International Winemaker of the Year at the UK’s 1989 International Wine & Spirit Competition. In 1991, and again in 2000, he was named Red Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge in London. After 29 years as a winemaker with Penfolds, he established his eponymous brand in 2003 and is focused on crafting wines from old-vine Barossa fruit. The winery is rated 5 Stars by James Halliday and total production is very limited, which is why the wines are so highly prized.

The 2016 Plexus Blanc is fragrantly scented of honeyed peaches, beeswax, grapefruit peel and lemongrass with a touch of orange blossom. Medium-bodied with a lovely satiny texture, it has a refreshing backbone cutting through the expressive stone fruit and savory flavors, finishing long. Wine Advocate 91+ (2016)