Mitolo

Reiver Barossa Valley Shiraz

9.161 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

At 12yrs of age, this is drinking quite smooth while still retaining a bit of Aussie power. I imagine this one was quite a flavor bomb near release, but it’s balanced today. Aromatically it has cocoa powder, juicy cherries and jammy blackberries, currant, mulberries and cinnamon. Lighter bodied than expected on the palate with a clean and pure profile. Cherry smoked wood, graham cracker, ripe black cherries and just a hint of menthol and Andes mint (which I commonly get with Aussie Shiraz). Not getting any better, but will probably hold in this window for a few more years.

At 12yrs of age, this is drinking quite smooth while still retaining a bit of Aussie power. I imagine this one was quite a flavor bomb near release, but it’s balanced today. Aromatically it has cocoa powder, juicy cherries and jammy blackberries, currant, mulberries and cinnamon. Lighter bodied than expected on the palate with a clean and pure profile. Cherry smoked wood, graham cracker, ripe black cherries and just a hint of menthol and Andes mint (which I commonly get with Aussie Shiraz). Not getting any better, but will probably hold in this window for a few more years.

Nov 17th, 2019
Carl Fischer

16 years young. This is aging beautifully with flavors of dark black and blue fruits mixed with a touch of black pepper. Resolved tannins, and a great smooth texture. Lovely, balanced and not showing signs of fading yet.

16 years young. This is aging beautifully with flavors of dark black and blue fruits mixed with a touch of black pepper. Resolved tannins, and a great smooth texture. Lovely, balanced and not showing signs of fading yet.

May 12th, 2018
Bill Bender

This was a fun outlier on the night from @Carl Fischer and although I think it’s 100% Shiraz it plays like a petite Syrah/Zin blend. As purple as wine gets. Ripe plum and full grainy mouthfeel.

This was a fun outlier on the night from @Carl Fischer and although I think it’s 100% Shiraz it plays like a petite Syrah/Zin blend. As purple as wine gets. Ripe plum and full grainy mouthfeel.

Nov 10th, 2017
Martin G Rivard

Awesome wine., I’ve never had! My 1st and I️ only had a sip 😢.
the consensus was that it was a hit. Thank you Carl for sharing this beauty with us!

Awesome wine., I’ve never had! My 1st and I️ only had a sip 😢.
the consensus was that it was a hit. Thank you Carl for sharing this beauty with us!

Nov 10th, 2017
Carl Fischer

Picked this up on a whim. Deep garnet colored, this was silky smooth, a bit smokey, but even after 15 years had an abundance of fruit. Plum, chocolate, leather. Delicious. First time having an aged Australian Shiraz and this certainly held up and didn't disappoint. I'm going back tomorrow to buy whatever the store has left.

Picked this up on a whim. Deep garnet colored, this was silky smooth, a bit smokey, but even after 15 years had an abundance of fruit. Plum, chocolate, leather. Delicious. First time having an aged Australian Shiraz and this certainly held up and didn't disappoint. I'm going back tomorrow to buy whatever the store has left.

Mar 23rd, 2017
Jon Maxwell

Founder Veritas Wine Consulting

8.5

Powerful but nicely tempered by the twelve years. Quite good, a crowd pleaser, and drinking well right now.

Powerful but nicely tempered by the twelve years. Quite good, a crowd pleaser, and drinking well right now.

Aug 19th, 2014
John Pavlovich

Still a bit tannic, and much better 2 hours after decanting. Mature, but there is still plenty of life ahead of it. Fresh but fruity and enjoyable.

Still a bit tannic, and much better 2 hours after decanting. Mature, but there is still plenty of life ahead of it. Fresh but fruity and enjoyable.

Mar 15th, 2022
Martijn

Perfect in balance between sweet and power. Good freshness and perfect pairing with ribs with a cherry based dry rub.

Perfect in balance between sweet and power. Good freshness and perfect pairing with ribs with a cherry based dry rub.

Mar 19th, 2021
Alex Tso

Dark, inky, fruit forward like berries moving through leather and cigar smoke into a finish.

Dark, inky, fruit forward like berries moving through leather and cigar smoke into a finish.

Sep 18th, 2018
Carsten Rudolph

Dark, mouthfilling shiraz - not particularly mature, Dark berries

Dark, mouthfilling shiraz - not particularly mature, Dark berries

Aug 25th, 2018