Mitolo
G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
My bottle of choice for the WNH virtual tasting (@David L , @Shawn R , @Eric LaMasters , @Joe Lucca , @Mike R , @Bill Bender , @Carl Fischer ) with a theme of 10yrs or older, chosen by Eric.
A beautiful bottle of aged Shiraz from a lovely producer. Double decanted in the event there was sediment but there was hardly any (cork was pristine as well). Where some Aussie Shiraz can come across boozy and out of sync, this is a great restrained example. Followed over a few hours and the aromatics didn’t change much...mostly raspberry fig, baking spices, tobacco and smoked meats accompanied by a touch of age. The palate was a reality check...totally youthful. Vibrant and juicy. Tart strawberries, rhubarb and black cherries. Fleshy. Gained some weight as it opened showing liqueur, boysenberries, licorice and overripe mixed dark fruits. Beautiful example of aged Aussie Shiraz. Not getting any better, but not falling off a cliff any time soon. Kudos to the man, myth and legend, Bill B.
My bottle of choice for the WNH virtual tasting (@David L , @Shawn R , @Eric LaMasters , @Joe Lucca , @Mike R , @Bill Bender , @Carl Fischer ) with a theme of 10yrs or older, chosen by Eric.
A beautiful bottle of aged Shiraz from a lovely producer. Double decanted in the event there was sediment but there was hardly any (cork was pristine as well). Where some Aussie Shiraz can come across boozy and out of sync, this is a great restrained example. Followed over a few hours and the aromatics didn’t change much...mostly raspberry fig, baking spices, tobacco and smoked meats accompanied by a touch of age. The palate was a reality check...totally youthful. Vibrant and juicy. Tart strawberries, rhubarb and black cherries. Fleshy. Gained some weight as it opened showing liqueur, boysenberries, licorice and overripe mixed dark fruits. Beautiful example of aged Aussie Shiraz. Not getting any better, but not falling off a cliff any time soon. Kudos to the man, myth and legend, Bill B.
Round and ready. Tannins are no longer sharp and this is drinking very, very well.
Round and ready. Tannins are no longer sharp and this is drinking very, very well.
Oct 6th, 2015
Still a bit brazen and hot for my taste on its own. Maybe with a grilled ribeye?
Still a bit brazen and hot for my taste on its own. Maybe with a grilled ribeye?
Jun 1st, 2015A great vintage for south Australia this is just starting to drink at its peak bravo Ben glaetzer
A great vintage for south Australia this is just starting to drink at its peak bravo Ben glaetzer
Jul 18th, 2014
The best of the trio. Mature but very fresh, round and complex on the palate, a splendid bottle of wine. With many more years ahead of it.
The best of the trio. Mature but very fresh, round and complex on the palate, a splendid bottle of wine. With many more years ahead of it.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Sweet sandalwood, prunes, teriyaki beef, roasted pecans.
This wine has just started its descent. So drink it. ASAP.
Sweet sandalwood, prunes, teriyaki beef, roasted pecans.
This wine has just started its descent. So drink it. ASAP.
Amazing freshness & intensity at 16+ years
Amazing freshness & intensity at 16+ years
Jan 13th, 2021
As you would expect: big unapologetic Shiraz. Huge dark fruit. I was in the mood - 2 hour decant and it finally started to hit its higher gears. Plenty of life left.
As you would expect: big unapologetic Shiraz. Huge dark fruit. I was in the mood - 2 hour decant and it finally started to hit its higher gears. Plenty of life left.
Dec 23rd, 2019Spicy, prune, amarone like. Nice age and balance.
Spicy, prune, amarone like. Nice age and balance.
Nov 23rd, 2019