Technical Analysis
Shiraz has long been Coriole’s principal variety and was first planted on the estate in 1919, while Sangiovese was planted at Coriole in 1983. Molly's Garden is a reference to the beautiful gardens of Coriole, established by Mary Kathleen 'Molly' Lloyd, grandmother of Duncan.
Tasting note
78% Shiraz, 22% Sangiovese. The nose shows dark berry fruits including mulberry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon, violet and vanilla. The palate is fresh and lively, showing red fruit with fresh cherry, rhubarb and savoury spice characters. The wine is persistent and concentrated, and the flavours linger long.
Vintage conditions
2025 always had the potential to be an early vintage, and it delivered with the earliest shiraz pick in ten years on 5th February. Dry and generally warm conditions throughout spring and summer meant keeping a close eye on vineyard canopies to ensure healthy vine balance. Every vintage throws its challenges, and this year was about making quick decisions and getting all the vineyards picked and into the winery with the final harvest on the 19th of March. The quality of the wines are strong with plenty of depth of flavour, and a great balance of power and finesse.
Technical Analysis
Shiraz has long been Coriole’s principal variety and was first planted on the estate in 1919, while Sangiovese was planted at Coriole in 1983. Molly's Garden is a reference to the beautiful gardens of Coriole, established by Mary Kathleen 'Molly' Lloyd, grandmother of Duncan.
Tasting note
The nose shows spiced plum and blackberry with notes of cinnamon, violet
and vanilla. The palate is fresh and lively, showing more red fruit with fresh
cherry, blackberry and savoury spice characters. The wine is persistent and
concentrated, and the flavours linger long. 60% Shiraz, 40% Sangiovese
Vintage conditions
Vine growth started relatively early with cool but sunny and dry conditions, followed by a dramatic change from mid-November 2023 to mid-January 2024. Wind and rain dictated the summer period, all irrigation was stopped and canopy trimming and leaf plucking was required to ensure sufficient light onto fruit for ripening. In late January, the rain stopped and there was a prolonged dry and warm weather pattern including a mini-heatwave in March. The Shiraz looked impressive with great colour and concentration of fruit.
Technical Analysis
Shiraz has long been Coriole’s principal variety and was first planted on the estate in 1919, while Sangiovese was planted at Coriole in 1983. Molly's Garden is a reference to the beautiful gardens of Coriole, established by Mary Kathleen 'Molly' Lloyd, grandmother of Duncan.
Tasting note
The nose shows spiced plum and mulberry with wild thyme and liquorice notes. The palate is fresh and lively, showing more red fruit with some lovely cherry, blackberry and savoury spice characters. The wine is persistent and concentrated, and the flavours linger long. 70% Shiraz, 30% Sangiovese
Vintage conditions
At Coriole, the 2022 vintage had similar beginnings to the fantastic 2021 vintage, with healthy rainfall through the preceding winter and early spring. During La Niña conditions it was a relatively dry November and December, with cooler temperatures. There was a resultant yield loss in several varieties due to poor fruit set, affecting quantity but not quality. The new year continued with cooler than average conditions with no extreme heat events, allowing even ripening and delaying harvest until late February. Shiraz and sangiovese looked excellent coming off the vine with great fruit condition and concentrated flavours.
Technical Analysis
Shiraz has long been Coriole’s principal variety and was first planted on the estate in 1919, while Sangiovese was planted at Coriole in 1983. Molly's Garden is a reference to the beautiful gardens of Coriole, established by Mary Kathleen 'Molly' Lloyd, grandmother of Duncan.
Tasting note
The nose shows red plum and cherry with wild thyme and bay leaf, the palate is rich and succulent, showing more red fruit with some lovely mulberry, blackberry and savoury spice characters. The wine is persistent and concentrated, and the flavours linger long. 70% Shiraz, 30% Sangiovese
Vintage conditions
A cool spring with windy conditions led to a delay in bud-burst, but the season then saw record temperatures in late December. This was followed by a mild January/February, at the start of harvest was 10 days later than 2019. This trend followed throughout the season with the final fruit coming in during mid-April. Yields were below average in shiraz and cabernet but healthy crops on most other varieties. The 2020 reds are displaying bright red-fruited fragrance with great intensity on the palate.
Technical Analysis
Shiraz has long been Coriole’s principal variety and was first planted on the estate in 1919, while Sangiovese was planted at Coriole in 1983. Molly's Garden is a reference to the beautiful gardens of Coriole, established by Mary Kathleen 'Molly' Lloyd, grandmother of Duncan.
Tasting note
The nose shows red plum and cherry with wild thyme and bay leaf, the palate is rich and succulent, showing more red fruit with some lovely mulberry, blackberry and savoury spice characters. The wine is persistent and concentrated, and the flavours linger long. The 2019 is made with 60% Shiraz, 40% Sangiovese.
Vintage conditions
The 2019 vintage at Coriole had dry weather, resulting in one of our smallest vintages ever. Yields were down, particularly with shiraz, but the wines show impressive depth and balance. Our Mediterranean varieties showed their potential under these conditions, with the sangiovese vines producing solid yields, great balance, flavour and acidity.
Technical Analysis
Shiraz has long been Coriole’s principal variety and was first planted on the estate in 1919, while Sangiovese was planted at Coriole in 1983. Molly's Garden is a reference to the beautiful gardens of Coriole, established by Mary Kathleen 'Molly' Lloyd, grandmother of Duncan.
Tasting note
The nose shows black cherry, plum and bay leaf. The palate is rich and succulent, showing flavours of mulberry, blackberry, dark chocolate and black tea. The juicy mid-palate follows through to a refreshing savoury finish. A blend of 62% Shiraz, 38% Sangiovese.
Vintage conditions
After solid rainfalls during 2017 and early 2018 the vineyards were in good health heading into the growing season. Early spring was cold which led to late budburst and early predictions were for a late vintage. As the season progressed rainfall reduced and we had several warm spells which brought on ripening. A warm dry summer led to much lower yields than initially expected, some bunch weights were half what they were in 2017. Picking started in earnest in mid February and proceeded at a leisurely pace throughout March and into early April. 2018 is a vintage of exceptional quality. The resulting wines are intense and concentrated, the whites rich and flavoursome, the reds structured and complex.
