Lot 575
MOLLYDOOKER SHIRAZ VELVET GLOVE 2012 (1, OC) WA 97
MOLLYDOOKER SHIRAZ VELVET GLOVE 2017 (2) WA 96
Lot 575 Details
MOLLYDOOKER SHIRAZ VELVET GLOVE 2012 (1, OC)
McLaren Vale, Australia.
Deep purple-black and a little closed on the nose with very pure blackberry and plum preserves, some red fruit and floral highlights intermingled with menthol, espresso and a whiff of coconut and spices, the full-bodied 2012 Velvet Glove is a big, rich and concentrated wine with a great tannic backbone that is both firm and fine. It is complemented by refreshing acidity and a very long finish with the licorice and chocolate coming through. February 2014 WA 97
MOLLYDOOKER SHIRAZ VELVET GLOVE 2017 (2)
McLaren Vale, Australia.
The 2017 Velvet Glove Shiraz is reminiscent of a lush, chocolate-covered raspberry, a mouth-filling one imbued with a uniquely plush, supple texture and a lingering finish. There are hints of mint, pepper and anise to bring complexity and a slight savory-herbal edge, but much of this wine's considerable charm is in the way it feels in the mouth—caressing, expansive and complete. June 2019 WA 96