Tasted blind, theme was either Napa Cult Wines or High End Australian, not told directly to keep us on our toes.

Deep ruby red with fine sediment. Not as strong on the nose as the prior wine. Layered still with dark floral notes, sweet spices, bramble berries and a touch of caramel in the finish. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and a tad heavy on the acidity in the back end. Medium bodied with an excellent and smooth attack. Notes of dark cocoa, dark red fruits, and a touch of earthiness. Opened up a bit with some stewed dark berries and a hint of caramel. Long finish.

Last wine, definitely still an Australian Shiraz, but older than the prior wine. Definitely less than ten years old, but seems close to it. Decanted for two hours, might have been better with one.

This is the top bottling from Mollydooker Wines out of McLaren Vale in Southern Australia. Made of 100% Shiraz from the Gateway Vineyard and aged in 97% new American oak.

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