89% Barossa Valley (Krondorf, Ebenezer, Moppa and Tanunda), 11% Eden Valley; matured 16 months in 34% new French oak hogsheads. Classic Duval, stepping beyond the stress of this drought vintage in flattering depth of vibrant purple hue and generous, glossy, polished blackberry and satsuma plum fruit. Calm, supportive French oak leaves the show to classy fruit, backed by firm, fine, drying tannins. Though without the plush finish of top seasons.