John Duval, Barossa Valley, Plexus GSM 2012 Petit Sirah still with that characteristic Chapelle

still with that characteristic Chapelle elegance

The finish is bright

Veeder Estate Sauvignon Blanc could not come soon enough

In the nose red and dark berry fruit – raspberries with some sweeter red fruit notes – spiced with truffle peels

Less obviously sweet today than the 2003 (I might have picked this blind as a classic Bordeaux blend including Petit Verdot and cab franc)

John Duval, Barossa Valley, Plexus GSM 2012 Petit Sirah still with that characteristic Chapelle95 James Halliday Armed with flavour and dangerously drinkable. Red and black berries, ground Asian spice, earth, aniseed and a quick kiss of cedary French oak. Puts on an impeccable performance. 07 2014