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2004 Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz - McLaren Vale, AustraliaBottle decanted 6 hr’s before my first taste. Thick, violet nose. This has huge flavors of black and blue fruits with some raspberry and chocolate mixed in with just a touch of pepper picking up on the finish. Nice complexity with excellent depth and a plush, textured, mid-palate that expands further on the lengthy, heady finish. Fine to chalky tannins with some minerality and acidity, this can drink wonderfully now if given adequate decant time, but should do well for several years to come. My WOTN S97 from Napa off-line at Pyang’s. 2/3/2006 Decanted 3.5 hr’s. Consistent with previous notes. This has incredible mouthfeel. 2/11/2006
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| Posts: 4976 | Location: Atlanta, GA | Registered: Jun 03, 2004 | |
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quote: Originally posted by GreenDrazi:
2004 Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz - McLaren Vale, Australia
Bottle decanted 6 hr’s before my first taste. Thick, violet nose. This has huge flavors of black and blue fruits with some raspberry and chocolate mixed in with just a touch of pepper picking up on the finish. Nice complexity with excellent depth and a plush, textured, mid-palate that expands further on the lengthy, heady finish. Fine to chalky tannins with some minerality and acidity, this can drink wonderfully now if given adequate decant time, but should do well for several years to come. My WOTN S97 from Napa off-line at Pyang’s. 2/3/2006
Decanted 3.5 hr’s. Consistent with previous notes. This has incredible mouthfeel. 2/11/2006
six hours decant, sounds like I should save mine one bottle for a year or two.
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| Posts: 365 | Location: scottsdale,az | Registered: Aug 02, 2004 | |
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- 2004 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M. - Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (7/3/2006)
Inky bluish/black in color. Decanted with an aerating funnel for 1 hour. Nose of dark berries... blackberries, but mostly blueberries. I get a slight hint of butter on the nose. Sweet vanilla and oak, with a hint of toast. Very stong tannins, as this was definitely the wrong choice for a prime, dry-aged filet mignon. I hoping this improves with more time in the bottle. Very nice, but no way a 97 pointer... at least not yet. 91-93 points. (92 pts.)
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| Posts: 4865 | Location: North Plainfield, NJ | Registered: Oct 24, 2001 | |
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quote: Originally posted by GreenDrazi:
2004 Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz - McLaren Vale, Australia
Bottle decanted 6 hr’s before my first taste. Thick, violet nose. This has huge flavors of black and blue fruits with some raspberry and chocolate mixed in with just a touch of pepper picking up on the finish. Nice complexity with excellent depth and a plush, textured, mid-palate that expands further on the lengthy, heady finish. Fine to chalky tannins with some minerality and acidity, this can drink wonderfully now if given adequate decant time, but should do well for several years to come. My WOTN S97 from Napa off-line at Pyang’s. 2/3/2006
Decanted 3.5 hr’s. Consistent with previous notes. This has incredible mouthfeel. 2/11/2006
Decanted mine yesterday evening for 6 hours as well - and it opened up beautifully. I didn't see much differences between 2003 and 2004 so I stay with 95 pts. for the 2004. A great buy for 38€ / 45$ ! |
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| Posts: 509 | Location: Germany, near Frankfurt/Main | Registered: Mar 15, 2006 | |
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quote: Originally posted by zmeu:
I agree with GD's assesment of the 04 Mitolo. I found it quite complex, a great wine to sip and contemplate. Amazingly here in San Diego, it does not find buyers at $49.
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| Posts: 1446 | Location: San Diego, CA | Registered: Nov 19, 2005 | |
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- 2004 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M. - Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (7/14/2007)
Served this with hickory smoked prime rib roast. Inky black with violet rim. Opened, but not decanted, 45 minutes prior to consuming. Beautiful mouthfeel here. Very rich, almost creamy. Notes of blueberry and blackberry all supported by vanilla and spice. I just couldn't get over how smooth this was on the palate... almost like velvet. This is a big, in-your-face Aussie shiraz with beautiful dark fruits and a nice 30 second finish. Again, I don't see how this is 97 points... but it is still a beautiful wine. I don't see any reason to hold on any longer. The tannins are well integrated, and there is still loads of syrupy dark fruits to enjoy. 92-94 points. (93 pts.)
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| Posts: 4865 | Location: North Plainfield, NJ | Registered: Oct 24, 2001 | |
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quote: Originally posted by KSC02:
Check out PC for this one. I've seen it on 'special' for an incredible value ($32)....
Actually, those are the '05s. Still a great value though. |
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| Posts: 1446 | Location: San Diego, CA | Registered: Nov 19, 2005 | |
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Decanted 8 hours. Inky black with dark purple rim. Potent floral nose with notes of blackberries, smoky meats and anise. Still a little bit of alcohol on the nose but not unpleasant. Huge, viscous mouthfeel without feeling too heavy. Plum, mint and licorice with a peppery aftertaste. Quite tannic, but again, not unpleasant. This wine will age very well. Great balance on the long finish with some very interesting secondary characteristics. Good depth and a great value. Excellent, intriguing wine. 40+5+5+18+18+8=94
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| Posts: 1398 | Location: San Luis Obispo, CA | Registered: Mar 21, 2007 | |
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I enjoyed this at that one off-line last summer.
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The only thing missing for me was that 'WOW' factor. Everything else is definitely in place
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| Posts: 1398 | Location: San Luis Obispo, CA | Registered: Mar 21, 2007 | |
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(Tasted June, 2007) Lots of notes above; my impressions were most similar to mwagner7700's, but I'll say that this seems like a classic wine in the Aussie fruit bomb category, so I'd give it ~95 points. I was really surprised with how smooth and generous it was. Luscious wine with a touch of complexity. Yah, I like that!
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| Posts: 1275 | Location: Denver, CO | Registered: Jan 02, 2003 | |
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I purchased 4 750s and 4 halfs of the 2004 GAM. Huge fruit bombs and way to much OAK for me. Not even close to the 2003 GAM. I'm holding 8 of the 2003 GAM. BUT! After 3 three hours of air the 2004 had to go.
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| Posts: 17 | Location: San Diego, CA | Registered: Mar 26, 2007 | |
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For the price, this is such an excellent Aussie Shiraz. But I have tasted a range on these with the worst still scoring a 93.
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It's good to try them young too and then let them age - James Suckling
Infanticide can be very satisfying - Robert Parker
I drink mine young to avoid disappointments - James Laube
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| Posts: 4976 | Location: Atlanta, GA | Registered: Jun 03, 2004 | |
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2004 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M. - Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (9/14/2008)Dark fruit flavors, with more reductive fruit than expected, such as prune and plum notes. But a very smooth wine with a long finish. Enough acidity and tannins to keep it balanced, but not what I would call complex or elegant. A liitle too much fruit and not enough offsetting tannin or acid for me to get excited, but a nice example of the big Aussie style. (92 pts.)
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| Posts: 1162 | Location: Boca Raton, FL | Registered: Dec 29, 2006 | |
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