Today's Wine Review
2023 Mollydooker Merlot "The Scooter"
Winery: Mollydooker
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Scooter"
Wine Category: Merlot
Grape blend: 100% Merlot
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: McLaren Vale
State or country: Australia
Price: $32
Cases produced: 4,567
KWG Score: 90.2 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.5)
Review date: September 18, 2026
Wine Review: This deep ruby colored Merlot from Mollydooker opens with a blackberry and clay bouquet with hints of bay leaf, iris, and black currant. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, seamless, and fresh. The flavor profile is a macerated black cherry and olive blend with notes of dark chocolate, spice, and oak. We also detected hints of pomegranate, black coffee, and black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and mild sticky tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this very good Merlot with your favorite bistro bacon burger. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: The Scooter was named after Sparky, who raced a big tyre scooter when he was younger. The 2023 Scooter is fragrant and silky smooth, enticing with a nose full of cherries and forest fruits. The first sip reveals fresh plum and sweet berries, followed by a gentle hint of nutmeg and cinnamon spice. Finely balanced with delicate tannins, the 2023 Scooter offers a refined complexity that makes this Merlot a true pleasure to enjoy.
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