Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed Boy 2006

cedar/hazelnut/jammy scent, bit coffee flavor, dry, needs some time in the bottle

June 2008

Wine Advocate ReviewRated 96The 2006 Shiraz "Blue Eyed Boy" is predominantly Padthaway fruit. Purple-colored, it has an intense aromatic display of smoke, violets, mulberry, blueberry, and chocolate. This leads to a full-bodied, plush, wine with layers of ripe, spicy black fruits, excellent focus and delineation. The tannins are well-concealed but this wine has enough stuffing to evolve for 6-8 years. Drink it through 2025.Wine Tasting NotesThis joyous wine was named after the Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy, Sarah and Sparkys son, Luke.Just wait till you taste this wine! Sarah read more...and Sparky blended it last week. They let me have a taste after they had decided on the blend. I couldn't believe it. There were 3 major components, but the blend was exponentially better than any of them. I dont understand how that happens. It had the best features of all three of the components depth and complexity from one, velvety unctuousness from another, intensity and color from the third, and then a something extra - a life force of its own. Magic! Janet, Sparkys mum and GM.We are so happy to be able to bring you this new wine, which we believe is a great wine at an affordable price, perfect for celebrating, sharing with friends, or relishing on your own.The grapes for this wine come from Scott and Cheryl Longbottoms and Darren and Belinda Joppichs vineyards.    (hide)

January 2009

Wow - now THAT's what I was expecting from some of the '06 Shirazes I was tasting during this week with the in-laws (Shiraz fans). This thing is huge AND has complexity. Very, very strong offering. Now if I could just find a dinosaur burger to match with this wine ...

December 2007

Decanted 4 hours. Very dark purple color, coating the glass. Nose of blueberries. A bit hot. Sweet on the palate, but with an overabundance of alcohol heat. Very mouthcoating, with a long bittersweet finish and light tannins. At $47 at WTSO, a terrible QPR. This drinks like many $20 Shiraz' I've tried. Not impressed.

November 2008

This joyous wine was named after the Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy, Sarah and Sparky's son, Luke. Just wait till you taste this wine! Sarah and Sparky blended it last week. They let me have a taste after they had decided on the blend. I couldn't believe it. There were 3 major components, but the blend was exponentially better than any of them. I don't understand how that happens. It had the best features of all three of the components - depth and complexity from one, velvety unctuousness from another, intensity and color from the third, and then a something extra - a life force of its own. read more...Magic! We are so happy to be able to bring you this new wine, which we believe is a great wine at an affordable price, perfect for celebrating, sharing with friends, or relishing on your own. The grapes for this wine come from Scott and Cheryl Longbottom's and Darren and Belinda Joppich's vineyards.    (hide)

Just wait till you taste this wine! There were 3 major components, but the blend was exponentially better than any of them. I don't understand how that happens. It had the best features of all three of the components - depth and complexity from one, velvety unctuousness from another, intensity and color from the third, and then a something extra - a life force of its own. Magic! We are so happy to be able to bring you this new wine, which we believe is a great wine that's perfect for celebrating, sharing with friends, or relishing on your own. The grapes for this wine come from Scott and read more...Cheryl Longbottom's and Darren and Belinda Joppich's vineyards.    (hide)

October 2008

A bit to sweet for my taste, but very solid for such young wine. Nice finish - plumy but overall a very pleasant experience the screw cap is always awkward but hey that's australian Shiraz at its best

June 2008

Super rich, but not over-ripe. Medium big body. Smooth. 16% alcohol. Harmonious, not overly complex. Light back palate heat.

September 2008

I am no wine critic so i won't try and talk it up.

The thing I love about this wine is how it moves through the mouth. Beautiful rich flavors brought to life by a strong mersey valley cheese.

Is good on it's own or with food. I am a massive fan of Mollydooker and this is just another notch in their belt.

June 2009

Another highly coveted Shiraz by producer Molly Dooker. Get it while you can.

Just wait till you taste this wine! There were 3 major components, but the blend was exponentially better than any of them. I dont understand how that happens. It had the best features of all three of the components - depth and complexity from one, velvety unctuousness from another, intensity and color from the third, and then a something extra - a life force of its own. Magic! We are so happy to be able to bring you this new wine, which we believe is a great wine thats perfect for celebrating, sharing with friends, or relishing on your own. The grapes for this wine come from Scott and Cheryl Longbottoms read more...and Darren and Belinda Joppichs vineyards.    (hide)

August 2009

Buttered roast beef nose, with hints of burnt underbrush. Definitely Mollydooker, with its 16% alcoholo and extraction and light tannins and acid, but not as overdone as some of their others. Not an ager. Complex finish. $50

April 2009

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January 2008

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine Advocate on 10/07

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May 2008

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December 2008

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October 2007

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December 2008