Mollydooker Carnival of Love 2-Year Vertical Tasting
Posted on September 11th, 2007 by Mike
Well, the 2006 Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz hit the shelves about a week ago. After the well-deserved 99-point rating by Robert Parker for the 2005, you could almost feel the anticipation in the air.
Two very good friends invited my wife and I over this last weekend. And, they suggested doing a two-year vertical tasting of the 2005 and 2006 Carnival of Love. Gads, can you think of anything better?
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After the cult-buzz of the Mollydooker 2005’s, there was a great deal of expectation when the current vintage hit the shelves. Between the “Two Left Feet” and “The Boxer”, I prefer the later. That is not to say the Two Left Feet isn’t a good wine…it is! In fact, both varieties are absolutely delicious for the price.
2004 Léal Estate Carnavál Meritage. It's unfiltered (I love unfiltered wine!), silky in the mouth, leading to a lasting finish, firm but soft tannins, should age well for years. While I have a bit of a preference for their Cabernet, this meritage is complex and enjoyable…a favorite "every-day" drinking wine. And, a nice job at blending selections. Would highly recommend, especially for the cost, and I will undoubtedly purchase it again.
After experiencing The Boxer from 2005, there was a certain expectation when the release of the 2006 hit the shelves. I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed, and in fact, I might be so bold as to say it is even better than it's predecessor!
