Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove 2017
- Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Country: Australia
- Colour: Red
- Grape: Shiraz
- Vineyards: Gateway Vineyard, McLaren Vale
- Ageing: New American oak
- Alcohol: 16.5%
- Score: Wine Advocate 96 points
- Size: 750ml
- Price inclusive of 9% GST: $290
Producer’s notes
Dark in colour, deep in flavour and rich in texture. The winery describes aromas of sticky plum jam and spicy nutmeg, a palate of berries and mocha, and a very smooth, silky finish where elegant fruit lingers. In 2017 July rainfall was 31% above normal and cold, wet weather lasted into early summer, delaying budburst and flowering; open canopies and ideal summer temperatures kept the grapes healthy, and the winery counts it among its biggest and most successful vintages.
Summarised from the producer’s notes. Read the full notes at mollydookerwines.com