94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Deep ruby. Pungent, spice-accented scents of black and blue fruits, licorice, violet and smoky minerals. Juicy and well-concentrated, offering intense blackberry, cherry and bitter chocolate flavors that become spicier with air. Finishes smooth and impressively long with repeating blue fruit character and harmonious tannins that add shape and gentle grip. Drink 2022-2033 (Dec 2021)"
93+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate: "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Eligo has pronounced black plum and blackberry preserves aromas over nuances of charcoal, grilled meat, earth, peppercorns and aniseed. Rich, ripe, concentrated and with firm, finely grained tannins on the palate, it has a taut backbone and great length. Drink 2017-2030 (Oct 2016)"
93 points & 'Cellar Selection' Wine Enthusiast: "John Duval's wines are rarely timid and rarely simple, although they do require some time for brooding. The 2014 Eligo offers plenty of attractive blue fruit, dark cherry, florals and cedar to ponder over. The palate is full bodied but elegant, with savory, tight-grained tannins. This should cellar beautifully. Drink 2019–2037. (Feb 2018)"
93 points James Suckling: "A strikingly herbal nose with rosemary, sage and other roasting herbs on offer. The fruit is in the red and dried dark-berry zone with some pink-grapefruit zest. The palate has quite long, driving tannins and a concentrated core of rich dark-plum and blackberry flavors. Sitting fresh and balanced. A vintage that ran hot, with lower yields, and then was punctuated by a significant rain event on February 14th. A blend of 83% Barossa Valley and 17% Eden Valley. Drink or hold. (Oct 2021)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "Blueberry, plum and kirsch flavors are equally juicy and firm, with muscular, tight tannins clamping down on the finish. Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate and gingerbread notes linger. Shiraz. Drink now through 2030. 50 cases imported. (Nov 2017)"
93+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate: "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Eligo has pronounced black plum and blackberry preserves aromas over nuances of charcoal, grilled meat, earth, peppercorns and aniseed. Rich, ripe, concentrated and with firm, finely grained tannins on the palate, it has a taut backbone and great length. Drink 2017-2030 (Oct 2016)"
93 points & 'Cellar Selection' Wine Enthusiast: "John Duval's wines are rarely timid and rarely simple, although they do require some time for brooding. The 2014 Eligo offers plenty of attractive blue fruit, dark cherry, florals and cedar to ponder over. The palate is full bodied but elegant, with savory, tight-grained tannins. This should cellar beautifully. Drink 2019–2037. (Feb 2018)"
93 points James Suckling: "A strikingly herbal nose with rosemary, sage and other roasting herbs on offer. The fruit is in the red and dried dark-berry zone with some pink-grapefruit zest. The palate has quite long, driving tannins and a concentrated core of rich dark-plum and blackberry flavors. Sitting fresh and balanced. A vintage that ran hot, with lower yields, and then was punctuated by a significant rain event on February 14th. A blend of 83% Barossa Valley and 17% Eden Valley. Drink or hold. (Oct 2021)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "Blueberry, plum and kirsch flavors are equally juicy and firm, with muscular, tight tannins clamping down on the finish. Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate and gingerbread notes linger. Shiraz. Drink now through 2030. 50 cases imported. (Nov 2017)"
| Product SKU | 702493 |
| Producer | John Duval |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| SubRegion | Barossa Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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