John Duval Eligo Shiraz - 2006 (750ml) Sherry - Jerez with delicate scents of white

with delicate scents of white spring flowers and white stone fruits while the dry

and is worth every effort to latch on to a half bottle or so

It receives the “200% new oak” treatment spending 12 months in 100% new French oak before racking into a different set of new barrels for 6 months

As I have said before

such is the weight

John Duval Eligo Shiraz - 2006 (750ml) Sherry - Jerez with delicate scents of whiteVivid purple. Strikingly complex aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry compote, violet, olive and Asian spices. Broad, palate staining dark berry flavors are brightened by zesty minerals and pick up an exotic floral note with air. The mineral element gains strength with air and carries through a long, pure and sweet finish. I couldn't get this off my palate, but I didn't try very hard. Vinous 94 points