Today's Wine Review
2022 Mollydooker Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Blue Eyed Boy"
Winery: Mollydooker
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Blue Eyed Boy"
Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Grape blend: 100% Shiraz
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: South Australia
State or country: Australia
Price: $65
Cases produced: 13,624
KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: September 17, 2026
Wine Review: This hazy and medium purple colored Shiraz from Mollydooker opens with a blueberry and wet stone bouquet with hints of chocolate and blackberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, very smooth, and polished. The flavor profile is an extracted blueberry and oak blend with notes of blackberry and black licorice. We also detected hints of clove, black cherry, and mocha. On finish its flavors, acidity, and mild tannins fade away nicely. We would enjoy this very impressive this rich styled Shiraz in the near term with burnt ends or barbecue brisket. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: The Blue-Eyed Boy is Sarah’s son, Luke. Who is now heading up the Mollydooker sales team. The 2022 Blue Eyed Boy is impressively deep in color, displaying vibrant dark purple hues. Its aromatic profile is both intricate and inviting, with scents of blueberry, fresh plum, and subtle hints of mocha cream bursting from the glass. This wine is a balance of strength and finesse, delivering layers of lush, fresh berries and a touch of aniseed spice, culminating in a final note of creamy chocolate. With generous and dynamic layers, the wine allows the gentle tannins to craft a smooth and enduring finish, ensuring a truly memorable experience. The grapes were grown in McLaren Vale and in Langhorne Creek. It is barrel fermented and matured in 100% American oak, using 54% new and 46% one year old barrels. The required Marquis Fruit Weight™ for the Family Series is 75% – 85%. The Actual Fruit Weight for 2022 Blue Eyed Boy is 79%.
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