Outstanding - this has a long life ahead due to incredible concentration & density of flavors manifest in unbelievable complexity. Swirling this around over the course of a couple of hours was joyous. Very sturdy w/firm tannins - built for long haul. Paired beautifully w/my smoked baby backs & pork belly — 4 years ago
Nose - ripe tropical fruit, pear, pear blossoms, hint of (white? ) pepper, light oak aroma, slight dusty cedar
Palate - mouth feel is heavy but not buttery (so substantial tannins for a white) ; notes of ripe pear, red apples, raw papaya (like in a salad), lemon peel including the bitterness from the pith, some peach, hint of lychee, trace of spice, some chalk in the after taste
Over all... very well made Chardonnay... balanced and made for the long haul — 4 years ago
The 2018 Mollydooker ‘The Velvet Glove’ Shiraz is a utterly sensational bottling that rivals any wine of its kind. Aged in all new American oak, this shows a gorgeous bouquet from blueberry pie to espresso grounds, graphite and toasty oak tones that all impress. The palate is deep and utterly seamless. A massive core of blue and dark fruits collide with white pepper, minerals, firm tannins and a light dusting of salinity. While obviously big, this has a weightless quality and wonderful verve. Wonderful to enjoy now, this outstanding Shiraz will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another fifteen years. But why wait? Drink 2021-2038- 98 — 4 years ago
M. Christopher Roebuck
Stellar. Golden apple, cinnamon dusted, toasted pie shell. One of the best vintage champagnes I've ever had I believe.
95+ points — 4 years ago