Mollydooker The Boxer
Just arrived to Maine! Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 The Boxer Shiraz has notes of warm blackberries and blueberries with nuances of menthol, some spice cake, anise and bacon fat. Concentrated, big, rich and ripe, it offers a very spicy palate with some licorice and cumin seed coming through, supported by a medium level of velvety tannins, lively acidity and finishing very long. Drink it now to 2017. 91 points ~ The Wine...
Read MoreJohn Duval Plexus 2007
Colour: Vibrant, deep crimson red-purple Nose: Combination of lifted aromatic red fruits with a touch of savoury spice, and subtle complexing oak. Palate: Youthful aromatic red and black fruits combine well with an array of spices. Shiraz and Mourvedre provide good backbone tannins and structure, which is balanced by the aromatics and softness of Grenache. Good depth of flavour, without being heavy or...
Read MoreTwo Hands Lilys Garden 2006
“Shows some subtlety, sliding its juicy blackberry and plum fruit through a veil of fine-grained tannins, with pepper and mineral overtones. Has a deft sense of harmony and balance. Best from 2010 through 2016.” 93 Points ~ Wine Spectator Color: Dark purple plum in colour, so dense, it’s almost black. Aroma: The nose shows great intensity filled with plum, mocha and aniseed and secondary notes of clove and mixed spice. Palate: A dense lush mouthfeel with sweet oozy fruit. Fruit driven with well...
Read MoreMollydooker “Enchanted Path” 2009
Broad and generous, with a sandy, spicy edge to the red cherry, blackberry and tar flavors, persisting with real elegance on the long, focused finish. Drink now through 2013. 91 points ~ Wine...
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