John Duval Entity Shiraz - 2017 (750ml) 1983 The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard had just been bottled a few weeks prior to my visit

This is the first year in which Villero is part of the blend

the 2005 Valandraud is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc aged in new oak for 22 months

Gold Medal

oaky style of Cabernet

John Duval Entity Shiraz - 2017 (750ml) 1983 The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon EiseleFrom old vines in five districts, fermented with submerged cap, matured in French oak (32% new) for 15 months. Complex and rich from the first whiff, it doesnt waste a single berry of this great vintage. So much power, such elegance. 14% alc. screwcap 99 points, $50, drink to 2047. James Halliday 99 points