MitoloGAM Shiraz 2006
About this product
- TypeShiraz
- Size750mL
- RegionMcLaren Vale
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NameMitolo
- Food MatchBeef
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2006
95 points www.winecompanion.com.au
Pristine, powerful and purple fruit; blue and blackberries, loads of spice and a restrained use of oak for such powerful fruit; very pure and bright on the vibrant finish.
Vintage 2006
95 points erobertparker.com
The 2006 Shiraz ''G.A.M.'' (the initials of the Mitolo children) was aged in French and American oak, 60% new. Opaque purple in color, it has an aromatic array of roasted coffee, violets, lavender, pepper, Asian spices, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. In the mouth it is velvety-textured, deep, concentrated, opulent, and altogether hedonistic. It will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well through 2026. Mitolo, which began operations in 1999, is a partnership of the Mitolo family and winemaker Ben Glaetzer. The focus is on McLaren Vale fruit from Willunga, the most southern part of the district. All of the wines below are from the 2006 vintage which Glaetzer characterizes as ''a mild growing season with no problems. It ranks with 2002 as my favorite vintage. (JM)
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