Velvet Glove Shiraz, Mollydooker
So called as Mollydooker liken the drinking sensation to one's entire palate being wrapped in a ‘velvet glove’.
Dark in colour, deep in flavour and rich in texture; the Velvet Glove is our ultimate expression of Fruit Weight TM. Black plum, blueberries and roasted coffee intermingle with anise in its lifted fragrance. A supremely smooth mouth-feel like molten chocolate accentuates the precise balance of structure whilst liquorice and allspice linger on the palate.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
16.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
0.6 g/L
pH
3.70
ORIGIN
Australia
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
McLaren Vale
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
The grapes were grown on the Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale. Barrel fermented and matured in 100% new American oak.
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Velvet Glove Shiraz, Mollydooker
So called as Mollydooker liken the drinking sensation to one's entire palate being wrapped in a ‘velvet glove’.
Dense, dark and brooding in the glass, the 2018 Velvet Glove is complex and opulent. Aromas of black plum, blueberries and roasted coffee mingle with anise. A supremely smooth mouthfeel accentuates the balanced structure and expresses deep flavours of berries, whilst liquorice and allspice linger on the palate.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
16.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
0.7 g/L
pH
3.62
ORIGIN
Australia
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
McLaren Vale
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
Starting in early March, the 2018 vintage can be defined by the even ripening that lead to great fermentation conditions. The grapes came into the winery at a steady pace with excellent colour and breadth of flavour shown as soon as the fruit was first crushed.
Vinification details
The grapes were grown on the Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale. Barrel fermented and matured in 100% new American oak.
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Velvet Glove Shiraz, Mollydooker
So called as Mollydooker liken the drinking sensation to one's entire palate being wrapped in a ‘velvet glove’.
Dark in colour, deep in flavour and rich in texture; Velvet Glove is the apex of Mollydooker's range. Sticky plum jam and spicy nutmeg aromas are prominent on the nose, whilst berries and mocha envelop the entire palate. The finish is incredibly smooth and silky, with lingering, elegant fruit flavours.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
16.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.2 g/L
pH
3.62
ORIGIN
Australia
WINEMAKER
The Mollydooker team
VARIETY
Shiraz (Syrah)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
McLaren Vale
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
Heavy rain in the McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek regions during July, lead to a 31% increase in rainfall. These cold, wet conditions continued through to early summer, becoming the defining features of the 2017 vintage. Budburst and flowering were both delayed, resulting in a later harvest than normal. In the lead up to harvest there were concerns of mildew and botrytis affecting the grape quality, however Mollydooker’s open canopies allowed air flow and, with perfect summer temperatures, their grapes were not affected.
Vinification details
The grapes were grown on the Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale. Barrel fermented and matured in 100% American oak and 100% new.
Contact us to discuss