John Duval Plexus 2022 Pinot Noir Merlot (9%) & Petit Verdot

Merlot (9%) & Petit Verdot (1%) and was matured 11 months in in 40% old French barrels and 60% in stainless steel vats

The ’21 holds a little more in reserve than in previous vintages

It feels reassuringly persistent and could age well over the next two decades

spicy undercurrent: black pepper

John Duval Plexus 2022 Pinot Noir Merlot (9%) & Petit VerdotThe Wine 95 points, Andrew Caillard, The Vintage Journal Barossa Wine Guide 2024 'Deep crimson. Intense musky plum, dark cherry aromas with lifted floral notes. Smooth and velvety wine with abundant musky dark plummy, dark cherry fruits, grainy textures and integrated roasted walnut, mocha notes. Lovely density and vigour.' 94 points, Dave Brookes, Wine Companion, May 2024 'This year's Plexus release sees a blend of shiraz (43%), grenache (41%) and