2006 Mollydooker The Boxer Syrah at J.J. Buckley Fine Wines

2006 Mollydooker The Boxer Syrah

750 ml

Australia: South Australia: McLaren Vale > Syrah

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Reviews of 2006 Mollydooker The Boxer Syrah

Alex Lallos, JJ Buckley
June 2007
Deep purple color extends almost all the way to the vibrant purple rim of this heavily extracted Shiraz. Big open nose full of licorice, plum, and rose petals with a hint of spice shining through as well. Very rich and opulent mid-palate leads to a long and surprisingly well balanced finish.

94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 2007
The 2006 Shiraz “The Boxer” is opaque purple. The compelling nose exhibits aromas of scorched earth, smoke, grilled bacon, blueberry compote, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied, thick and rich, this layered Shiraz is velvety-textured and opulent. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. It is a sensational value. It can be enjoyed now but will evolve for several years. Mollydooker (the Australian equivalent of “Southpaw”– both Sparky and Sarah Marquis are left-handed) is the label of the renowned winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis. This is their second vintage following the schism with The Grateful Palate and the end of their involvement in the hugely successful Marquis Philips project. Total case production is 72,000, down from the 120,000 cases produced under the Marquis Philips label. They have also set up their own importing company in the United States. Mollydooker has been divided into four tiers beginning with “The Lefty Series”. These five wines are line-priced at $20. Next up the ladder is “The Party Series” priced at $50 a bottle, followed by two wines comprising “The Love Series” priced at $80. At the top of the pyramid is one wine, “The Velvet Glove” Shiraz priced at $175. Importer: Mollydooker International, www.mollydookerwines.com.au

90 points, Wine Spectator
January 2007
Ripe and smoky. A big, polished mouthful of cherry and raspberry, with peppery, spicy overtones that mingle effortlessly with the fruit as the finish sails on. Drink now through 2011. 23,944 cases made. –HS

WineZap Reviews

	Alex L. September 2007 Deep purple color extends almost all the way to the vibrant purple rim of this heavily extracted Shiraz. Big open nose full of licorice, plum, and rose petals with a hint of spice shining through as well. Very rich and opulent mid-palate leads to a long and surprisingly well balanced finish.
	Gerhard B. May 2008 The fruit is rich and sweet without being cloying. Very pleasant mouthfeel and relatively long finish. Heat is less apparent that expected based on other tasting notes. I would not pair this wine with food, but it's a great wine for sipping by the fireplace. Not for the faint-of-heart and died-in-the-wool Old World drinkers, but a hedonistic pleasure for New World fans. Downside: I find it it a bit too oaky. With less oak, this would have gone up a star.
	Vanessa W. May 2008 Fruit Bomb City just got a new mayor. This wine has all the fruit you would need to last a lifetime worth of wine. Its over the top and it doesn't care. Pair this with any red meat or highly seasoned chicken.
	Peter M. May 2008 Very nice, medium dry with some sweet tannis. Not hot either. Nice fruit flavor, no off or unpleasant tastes/odors. Deep purple in color, so extracted left stain on the glass. Went very well with barbecue ribs and sauce and really stood up well to the flavorful sauce. I think it's okay and, for around $20, worth purchasing. I would age this 5 more years to see what it would give then.
	jorray April 2008 June 2007: LIVE Rating: this is dark almost opaque in the glass. The aroma of purple cream, just like the 2005. On the palate, there is a burst of multiple flavors. Plums, chocolate, cream. These are moving across the palate, and moving through time with the tannins. Oh, yes, I'll stay with this, and drink more than I should. 5 stars. This wine was tasted as part of a Mollydooker Tasting Dinner - 2006 Vintage. -------------------------------------------------- July 2007: Tasted again from a full bottle at home: Still perfectly opaque in the glass, turning purple just at the rim. The violets and cream nose shows just a touch of light milk chocolate too. A bit of alcohol heat pumps out in the aroma this time, since the bottle is at a warm room temperature, having just come off a UPS truck. This nose is like a pleasant dream. But the good thing is, you'll wake up to a sip! On the palate, you get that chocolate-covered, plumy-sweet grape sensation all over your mouth... top, bottom, sides... the intense, deep fruit stands up to the 16.0% alcohol and lasts and lasts and lasts. No change to the five stars out of five rating. Best wine value on the planet, in one man's opinion. Remember Snuffles the dog who loved dog biscuits on Quick Draw McGraw... he would float down from the ceiling hugging himself after being fed one of those magic biscuits. Well I'm Snuffles and this is the biscuit... More reviews at spiritofwine.blogspot.com
	Michael P. April 2008 I know, this wine is too young, but if you drink it before 2009 or so, let it decant a long, long time
	James W. April 2008 One of the best value wines out there - sure it's $20 a bottle which isn't the cheapest wine on the market - but the quality and fruit that is delivered make it taste like a $40 bottle of Shiraz. Beware if you don't like new world fruit bombs - this will probably kick you in the teeth. However, it has a wonderful balance and enough personality to make you want to buy a case - and you should! 93 Points

About 2006 Mollydooker The Boxer Syrah

About the Winery Mollydooker
n 2005, Sarah and Sparky Marquis' ultimate dream came true: they began to develop their own proprietary label. After 10 years of building five successful brands: Fox Creek, Henry's Drive, Parson's Flat, Shirvington and Marquis Philips, they are now focusing all their efforts on their new brand: Mollydooker (an Aussie term for left-hander, which describes both Sarah and Sparky!) With Sparky's parents helping them run the company and the vineyards, and the dedicated Mollydooker team, Sarah and Sparky aim to continue to create wines that wow the consumer with their incredible color and fruit characters. These wines come from some of the best grape growing regions in South Australia: McLaren Vale , Langhorne Creek & Padthaway. Sarah and Sparky hand-selected their finest vineyards and these wines are a true testament to their commitment to excellence.

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2006 Mollydooker The Boxer Syrah