2004 Plexus

Had an Austrialian Rhone style wine tonight. Liked it very much. It was a Barossa valley 2004 John Duval Plexus. 49% shiraz, 27% grenache, 24% mourvedre. Very full flavor and nose. Bought at Porterhouse in Eagle for $35. Here is a review from Steven Tanzer, who rated it 92 (WS rated it 91).

Inky violet with a bright rim. Brilliantly focused aromas of blackberry, cassis pastille, bitter chocolate, black cardamom and violet. A remarkably pure, vibrant midweight, whose dark fruit flavors offer lovely clarity and lightness as well as superb concentration. The dark chocolate note takes charge on the finish, which features dusty, very fine tannins and a lingering note of kirsch John Duval again shows a deft hand with this blend, and at an amazing price compared to the legendary vintages of Grange he crafted.