COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Mollydooker
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mollydooker was founded by Sarah and Sparky Marquis in 2005 in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia. The name 'Mollydooker' is Aussie slang for a left-handed person, a nod to the founders. 'Blue Eyed Boy' is named after Sarah and Sparky's son, Luke. The estate is renowned for its unique viticultural practices, including the Marquis Vineyard Watering Programme, which focuses on nurturing the vines to achieve optimal fruit weight. This wine represents the classic, unapologetically bold style of Australian Shiraz that has earned the winery a passionate global following.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after winemaker Sarah Marquis's son, Luke, who is the original 'Blue Eyed Boy' featured on the label.
Fact 02
Mollydooker recommends performing the 'Mollydooker Shake' on their young wines to release nitrogen and fully open up the aromatics.
Fact 03
The winery uses the 'Marquis Fruit Weight' system to grade their wines, with Blue Eyed Boy consistently scoring above 75%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The fruit for the Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz is sourced from premium vineyards in McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. After harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel before being pressed. The wine is aged in 100% American oak barrels, of which a high percentage (typically around 50-60%) is new, with the remainder being one-year-old. A defining aspect of Mollydooker's winemaking is the 'Marquis Fruit Weight' metric, which measures the percentage of the palate covered by velvety fruit cushions, ensuring only the richest, most complete barrels make the final blend.
