Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz

9.3152 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, 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
Jordan Dave

My favorite of the Dooker's :

Very deep green-purple in color, the 2011 Carnival of Love flaunts a very expressive and fragrant nose with floral notes, roses and potpourri intermingled with toasty black cherries, creme de cassis, chocolate, pepper and accents of cinnamon and cloves. Rich, ripe and full-bodied, this concentrated, single-vineyard 100% Shiraz retains crisp acid, has low to medium levels of soft silky tannins before finishing very harmoniously and long. Drink it from 2014 to 2022+.

My favorite of the Dooker's :

Very deep green-purple in color, the 2011 Carnival of Love flaunts a very expressive and fragrant nose with floral notes, roses and potpourri intermingled with toasty black cherries, creme de cassis, chocolate, pepper and accents of cinnamon and cloves. Rich, ripe and full-bodied, this concentrated, single-vineyard 100% Shiraz retains crisp acid, has low to medium levels of soft silky tannins before finishing very harmoniously and long. Drink it from 2014 to 2022+.

7 people found it helpfulOct 25th, 2014
Michael Callahan

Very full body. Baked blue berry. Cedar. Dark inky color. Dark fruit. Steak wine. 8.

Very full body. Baked blue berry. Cedar. Dark inky color. Dark fruit. Steak wine. 8.

4 people found it helpfulJul 14th, 2014
James Dale

And after double decanting, still a little tight yet seeping RICH fruit. Big big big. IMHO 5 more years until I'd try this vintage again, unless I break down.

And after double decanting, still a little tight yet seeping RICH fruit. Big big big. IMHO 5 more years until I'd try this vintage again, unless I break down.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.3

Rich, hedonistic, indulgent. Plum pudding, new saddle, blackberry cobbler, potpourri, fresh-rolled cigar, black sausage. Great glass for a nightcap instead of a Port or PX Sherry.

Rich, hedonistic, indulgent. Plum pudding, new saddle, blackberry cobbler, potpourri, fresh-rolled cigar, black sausage. Great glass for a nightcap instead of a Port or PX Sherry.

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
Shawn R

Dense and super complex before and after the Mollydooker Shake. Hints of blueberry, creme and smoke. Wide range of herbs and spiced textures on the sip. Vivid and refined finish that lingers for minutes...

Dense and super complex before and after the Mollydooker Shake. Hints of blueberry, creme and smoke. Wide range of herbs and spiced textures on the sip. Vivid and refined finish that lingers for minutes...

Oct 18th, 2015
Marshall Parrish

Weekend/special occasion. Spicy balanced and delicious

Weekend/special occasion. Spicy balanced and delicious

Mar 20th, 2014
Adam Kincaid

This is a palate pounder. Big blasting flavors that don’t linger long but really don’t need too either. Baked blueberries and dark plums with a potpourri scent of dried lavender and lilac and other spices.

This is a palate pounder. Big blasting flavors that don’t linger long but really don’t need too either. Baked blueberries and dark plums with a potpourri scent of dried lavender and lilac and other spices.

Jan 18th, 2014
Ira Schwartz

If you are a fan of this style you will be in heaven. I have nothing against “big “ wines but in this case all I taste is raisins and oak. This is what makes markets , there is wine for all palates

If you are a fan of this style you will be in heaven. I have nothing against “big “ wines but in this case all I taste is raisins and oak. This is what makes markets , there is wine for all palates

Jul 8th, 2019
Laith A

Needed to blow off 10 years of being trapped in a bottle.. great after an hour of air!!

Needed to blow off 10 years of being trapped in a bottle.. great after an hour of air!!

Aug 30th, 2021
Meghan C

Celebrating our new home!

Celebrating our new home!

Oct 4th, 2020