Bob McDonald

9.4

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — a month ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

Thanksgiving Eve wine #2. Dark Berry elixir…yum. — 8 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Bottle #2 from the LB chardo mystery case….one of those super heavy chard btls…much better than #1, a ton of flavor, heavy on citrus & honey, not offensive in any way, but at the same time a little too up front on the palate, not much restraint. Stands up well to strongly flavored dishes. NB: open btl does not age well! — 10 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — 2 months ago

Raimundo Benzal Martínez

9.0

Drank on 2nd December 2024 as #2 of Naked Wines’ Advent calendar.
Very deep red, vivid purple on the rim.
Some tannins, leather and spices on the nose.
Early tannins evolving into chocolate, plum and cherries on the mouth.
Nice wine.
— 8 months ago

Paul J

8.9

Note #2,000 on Delectable!!

PnP. Dark red color. Cherries, iodine, subtle oak, and stewed fruit on the nose. Pretty one dimensional and lighter than I was expecting. Lacks depth and finish. Not bad but kind of watery. — 9 months ago

with Brooke

Amanda Barth

8.2

Easter bunny pick #2 It’s sweet. — 3 months ago

Dylan Thomas

9.1

#2 — 4 months ago

George Khuroshvili

8.8

This is Wine Republic #2 Rose (Syrah / Mourvedre) by Gavras (Russia) — 8 months ago

John Miller

Really nice, well balanced cab franc from Matthiasson. Excellent bottle #2! — a year ago