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Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2016 Wine Review

Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2016

Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2016

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $79.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mollydooker

Agent: B And W Wines

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Liquid cigar in the best sense -- so smoky and great! Black fruit and dried herbs and pipe tobacco and cigar box. Pair with brontosaurus burgers.

Shiraz food pairings: bison roast, roast venison ribs, Kangaroo strip loin steak.

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This Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2016 was reviewed on January 3, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 105460
  • $70.02 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A full-bodied Shiraz from Mclaren Vale, South Australia, giving sweet dark fruit aromas with dark fruit and pepper in a satiny, luscious mouthfeel. Elegant, flavourful finish.
Tasted Dec. 2018
Mollydooker's Carnival Of Love (2016) is a full-bodied and elegant Shiraz from the McLaren Vale. Great nose of fresh black fruit, black cherry, dried herbs and sweet pipe tobacco and smoke. Could easily cellar for eight to 10 years. Pair with a rack of lamb. - Community Wine Reviews

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