2014 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love

Estate: Mollydooker Wines
Region: McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Vineyard: Gateway Vineyard

Tasting Note:December 22, 2016

Thank you so much Santa Martin! Love it and cannot wait to try out the Velvet. Deep purplish red, really a tooth stainer. Classic Aussie Shiraz nose with caramel, vanilla, and other baking spices. Undertones of dark fruits and some savory herbs too. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied for sure. Super rush and dark on the palate. Started off a little tight with a bit of dark fruits, light eucalyptus and anise. After a few hours this baby began to sing with an onslaught of dark berries and bramble berries. Love it! Pretty well rounded especially for having an alcohol content of 16.5%. Definitely built for a decade plus. Will be trying more MollyDooker in the future!

Made up of 100% Shiraz and aged in 100% new American oak.

Drink Dates:

2016 till 2032.

Rating:

95 points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Gift, but retail price is around $70.00.

Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Syrah/Shiraz, Mollydooker Wines, Gateway Vineyard, Carnival of LoveGreg Ballington2014, Mollydooker Wines, Syrah/Shiraz, Syrah/Shiraz Tasting, Carnival of Love, Red Wine, McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia, Gateway Vineyard, 95 Points, $$$, QPR, Value Wine, Sarah Marquis, December 2016Comment