[SOLD-OUT] Mollydooker Enchanted Path Shiraz Cabernet 2014

WineSpectator.com 93 points!
"Spicy, wild strawberry flavors are lush and generous, with cinnamon and cigar box aromas. The focused complexity gains traction on the finish, where the tannins firm up. Drink now through 2030."
MaryAnn Worobiec; WineSpectator.com

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Our guarantee of quality
Marquis Fruit Weightâ„¢ is the percentage of your palate (from the tip of your tongue going all the way back) that's covered by the velvety sensation of fruit, before you experience any of the structural components of the wine.
Required: 85% - 90% Actual: 88%

The Blend
When making the Enchanted Path, we make the Carnival of Love Shiraz first and then blend it with our very best parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon. We don't make it according to a formula but according to the personality of both of the wines in that particular year. Sarah has the gift of being able to taste the wines and imagine the blend, Sparky does it scientifically, but they always arrive at the same conclusion! This year, they found the perfect blend was 70% Carnival of Love and 30% Prime Cabernet.

Viticulture Report
Almost the perfect vintage. We had heat in January, some rain in February just when we needed it, and perfect ripening weather in March with temperatures in the mid 20s (77F). The openness of the canopies and ventilation in the fruit zone gave us lovely clean fruit.

Winery Report
Most of our fruit was picked in April, producing great colour and depth. The reds went through primary and malolactic fermentation and barrel maturation in record time. The resulting 2014 wines are amazing.

Winemaker Tasting Notes
A mouthful of red fruit; cherries, wild berries and fresh plum greet you upon tasting this year's harmonious blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. The two compliment each other seamlessly as vanilla and dark chocolate integrate with cinnamon spice and notes of mocha to form the perfect balance. Silky tannins give this enjoyable wine phenomenal length, allowing your taste buds to continue to dance long after the last sip.

Vineyards:
Gateway & Prime McLaren Vale
Sustainably Grown
Picked 4th " 11th April

Barrel fermented and matured:
94% American oak; 6% French
85% new; 15% one year old
- Mollydooker Wines

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- McLaren Vale

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz blend

Size:

750mL