Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2022 is a powerful yet polished expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Rich blackberry, cassis and raspberry sit at the heart of the wine, layered with spice and a distinctive chocolate-coffee-cream character. For all its depth and concentration, supple tannins and a velvety mouthfeel bring balance and finesse to the palate.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep crimson with a dark core.
Nose: Generous berry fruit with ripe blackberry and cassis, lifted by raspberry and an aromatic layer of mixed spice.
Palate: Rich and concentrated, with blackberry, cassis and raspberry layered with chocolate-coffee-cream notes. Supple tannins create the plush, velvety texture for which the wine is named, balancing its considerable fruit weight with finesse.
Finish: Long and persistent, with rich fruit, spice and velvety texture carrying through the finish.
Mollydooker & McLaren Vale
Velvet Glove sits at the pinnacle of Mollydooker's Shiraz range, bringing together the richness and intensity of McLaren Vale fruit with the producer's characteristically generous style. The 2022 release combines considerable depth with supple texture and balance, allowing its concentrated fruit to remain composed from the first impression through to the finish.
