Mollydooker 'Blue Eyed Boy' Shiraz 2017 (McLaren Vale)
Mollydooker 'Blue Eyed Boy' Shiraz 2017 (McLaren Vale)
Dozen Price: $551.88
RRP: $55.00
Who is the Blue Eyed Boy?
The Blue Eyed Boy is Sarah’s son, Luke. Stomping grapes as a kid and now working in the vineyards.
The Mollydooker 'Blue Eyed Boy' Shiraz 2017 vintage is no exception with the expressive rich fruit that has long been the trademark for this favoured Shiraz.
The alluring nose offers fresh plum and mocha, whilst blueberry and plum jam mingle harmoniously with milk chocolate to create a deliciously silky mouthfeel.
Generous and dynamic, the Blue Eyed Boy exceeds all expectations.
✓ Vegan
Wine Specifications
Wine Specifications
Variety: Shiraz
Size: 750mL
Region: McLaren Vale
ABV: 16.5%
Vintage: 2017
Winery & Vintage Info
With heavy rain in the McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek regions during July, we saw a massive 31% increase in rainfall. These cold, wet conditions continued through to early summer, becoming the defining features of the 2017 vintage. Budburst and flowering were both delayed, resulting in a later harvest than normal. In the lead up to harvest there were concerns of mildew and botrytis affecting the grape quality, however due to our open canopies allowing air flow and perfect summer temperatures, our grapes were not affected.
The quality of our Verdelho crops this year was second to none. Our new early pick Verdelho, exclusive to our Cellar Door, received excellent feedback. All our red varieties produced extraordinary results, with many blocks achieving greater yields and higher Fruit Weights™ than ever before. Our total crop yield came in at 1363 tonnes, a result of the success of our Marquis Vineyard Watering Programme™.
The Fruit Weight™ and flavours needed time to develop in the vineyards before we could begin crafting the wines in the winery. Our patience was well rewarded with plenty of bright, vibrant fruit. Primary ferments were vigorous and healthy; some were cooled to 3.5˚c to slow down the fermentation to allow maximum colour and flavour to be extracted from the skins. 2017 was one of our biggest and most successful vintages to date. Winery Notes
Vineyards - McLaren Vale: Coppermine Road, Gateway, Long Gully Road & Mollydooker Home, Sustainably Grown Picked 19th April – 5th May, barrel fermented and matured in 100% American oak with 58% new, and 42% one year old.
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