Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz

9.220 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.2

Beautiful nose of jam compote. Not as dense as previous vintages. Need to give this some air time. Great fruit, but finished a touch tart.
I’ll come back to this.
Im back. It’s put on weight. More opulent now.

Beautiful nose of jam compote. Not as dense as previous vintages. Need to give this some air time. Great fruit, but finished a touch tart.
I’ll come back to this.
Im back. It’s put on weight. More opulent now.

1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2018
Ray Vanderhoff

Powerful yet elegant Aussie Shiraz. Dark ruby color. Aromas of raspberry, eucalyptus and cocoa. Palate is rich with plum and raspberry fruit along with notes of root beer, baking spices, black licorice and Earl Grey tea. Hint of vanilla on the long and lingering finish. The tannins are concentrated but well integrated. Plush, rich and intense but beautifully balanced. Aging nicely.

Powerful yet elegant Aussie Shiraz. Dark ruby color. Aromas of raspberry, eucalyptus and cocoa. Palate is rich with plum and raspberry fruit along with notes of root beer, baking spices, black licorice and Earl Grey tea. Hint of vanilla on the long and lingering finish. The tannins are concentrated but well integrated. Plush, rich and intense but beautifully balanced. Aging nicely.

Dec 29th, 2023
Erich Russ

This might be the best shiraz I've had.

This might be the best shiraz I've had.

Oct 25th, 2020
Narelle Burke

A gorgeous bottle of McLaren Vale Shiraz.

A gorgeous bottle of McLaren Vale Shiraz.

Jan 23rd, 2019
Kat Nun

Plum and dark berry nose. Dark fruit, medium tannins with some oak. Great with steak.

Plum and dark berry nose. Dark fruit, medium tannins with some oak. Great with steak.

Dec 28th, 2018
Jonathan Bennett

Been a while since I had a bottle of this firm favourite! Love it.

Been a while since I had a bottle of this firm favourite! Love it.

Mar 6th, 2018
Cheri Coyle

Milk chocolate and lots of fruit.

Milk chocolate and lots of fruit.

Nov 20th, 2017
Geoff Parrish

Geoff had this 2 years ago

Geoff had this 2 years ago

Feb 27th, 2023
Roberto Ortiz

Roberto had this 4 years ago

Roberto had this 4 years ago

Jul 19th, 2020
Peter Brush

Peter had this 6 years ago

Peter had this 6 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2019