COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Mollydooker Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mollydooker Wines, founded by Sarah and Sparky Marquis, is situated in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia. The estate is globally renowned for producing exceptionally bold, rich, and highly concentrated wines. The name 'Blue Eyed Boy' is a loving tribute to their son, Luke, who is depicted on the label. Mollydooker, which is Australian slang for a left-handed person, utilizes their proprietary Marquis Vineyard Growth Formula to nurture the vines, ensuring optimal nutritional balance and canopy management to achieve maximum fruit flavor and physiological ripeness.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Blue Eyed Boy' after Sarah and Sparky Marquis's son, Luke, who is depicted on the label stomping grapes.
Fact 02
Mollydooker is Aussie slang for a left-handed person, as both of the winery's founders are left-handed.
Fact 03
The winery recommends the 'Mollydooker Shake' to release nitrogen gas used as a preservative, opening up the wine's full aromatics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz focuses on maximizing fruit weight and intensity. Grapes are harvested at peak maturity and fermented in stainless steel. The wine is then aged in 100% American oak barrels, using a combination of new and seasoned wood to impart sweet spice and structure. Mollydooker employs their unique 'Marquis Fruit Weight' system to grade the wine, ensuring this bottling achieves a high percentage of velvety fruit sensation on the palate before release. Nitrogen is used during bottling to preserve freshness, prompting the winery's famous recommendation to shake the bottle before serving.
