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  • Mollydooker Carnival of Love 2-Year Vertical Tasting

    Posted on Tuesday September 11th, 2007 at 13:16 in wine reviews

    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...

  • Mollydooker 2006 Two Left Feet Wine Review

    Posted on Friday August 24th, 2007 at 12:26 in wine reviews

    After the cult-buzz of the Mollydooker 2005s, 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...

  • Wine Review: Leal Vineyards 2004 Estate Carnaval Meritage

    Posted on Friday August 10th, 2007 at 11:16 in wine reviews

    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...

  • Wine Review: 2006 Mollydooker Shiraz The Boxer

    Posted on Friday August 3rd, 2007 at 13:40 in wine reviews

    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 pred...