[SOLD-OUT] Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2006

Wine Advocate 97 points!
"The 2006 Shiraz "Carnival of Love" was sourced from a single vineyard. The sensational nose, consisting of violets, lilacs, meat, game, leather, blueberry, and chocolate, leaps from the glass. On the palate this full-bodied wine somehow manages to combine power with elegance. The sweet tannins are well-concealed and the finish lasts for at least one minute. It will provide pleasure for 25 years but who will be that patient? Mollydooker (the Australian equivalent of "Southpaw"" both Sparky and Sarah Marquis are left-handed) is the label of the renowned winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis. This is their second vintage following the schism with The Grateful Palate and the end of their involvement in the hugely successful Marquis Philips project. Total case production is 72,000, down from the 120,000 cases produced under the Marquis Philips label. They have also set up their own importing company in the United States. Mollydooker has been divided into four tiers beginning with "The Lefty Series". These five wines are line-priced at $20. Next up the ladder is "The Party Series" priced at $50 a bottle, followed by two wines comprising "The Love Series" priced at $80. At the top of the pyramid is one wine, "The Velvet Glove" Shiraz priced at $175."
Wine Advocate #173 Oct 2007

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Sarah and Sparky Marquis, owners and winemakers offer a personal introduction to their award-winning Love Wines including the 2006 Carnival of Love Shiraz - named the #8 Top Wine in the World in Wine Specator's "Top 100", and the 2006 Enchanted Path Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- McLaren Vale

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz

Size:

750mL