John Duval, Barossa Valley, Plexus GSM 2010 Merlot Richer and broader than some

Richer and broader than some of his wines - though everything is relative - it combines notes of crème fraîche and patisserie with racy

Finishes with a firm dusting of tannins

removed from a high quality collection of passive Connecticut cellarage

and 50% Pinot Noir from Chavot parcel of Les Rouge Maisons planted in 1983

If you don't recognize the Novelty Hill label

John Duval, Barossa Valley, Plexus GSM 2010 Merlot Richer and broader than some93 CellarTracker There's cinnamon on the nose. Chestnut coffee too and is that blueberry?First sips at pop n pour had some heat that eventually burned off. No displeasing tannins, eight years in and those have shipped off nicely. The cohesive balance really shined through. A velvety, jammy, luscious beverage after an hour open. A real treat. Great balance, as it rolls in a bit smoky, some dust, then its gone, fruity then smooths out to an earthiness,