TN:2003 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M. McLaren Vale

andy, I have three or four of these, plus a couple of the '02s. Think I ought to open one soon?

Board-O,

Without decanting, it showed pretty well to me.(my only concern is the heat) I don't have much exprience with Mitolo G.A.M and I'm also curious of its aging ability.
Why don't you crack one and tell your thought?

Will do soon. I've never had one.

Had this last night.

My first impression after 3 hour of decanting (better 4 hours or even more) was "BAM" - very intensive stuff, thick and inky in the glas, totaly mouthfilling - my best shiraz till now.
This will improve well over the next 2-5 years.
95 pts

Medo,

I'm glad you like it. I'm just waiting to pop mine...

DP

2003 Mitolo McLaren Vale Shiraz G.A.M. -- a powerhouse! Inky-dark purple in the decanter, looks like a barrel sample; after a couple of hours of air, releases big nose of berry, violets, nutmeg, cinnamon; tight but showing deep fruit, blueberry, black licorice, plum, hint of pepper, smoke, no heat at all from 15.5% alc., just stomps on the midpalate; very long finish (no surprise) with lots of tannin and fruit. In the 95 pt. range. I have no idea how long this wine will last, but it's quite plush now due in part to fairly low acidity, so I'm going drink mine sooner rather than later, say over the next 5-6 years.

Great description Seaq.
Powerhouse!...you bet.
No 'Finesse' here...this wine hits you with an overhand right (big flavours)...and keeps swinging thru to the long finish.
Talk about getting hit to the mat!

Thanks for sharing Seaq.

Seaquam,

Thanks for the great TN. I'm still waiting to open my first bottle...

DP

Open bottle 6 hours before serving. Dark purple color. Wonderfully soft aromas of blackberry, blueberry, flowers, vanilla, and a touch of white pepper. Ripe fruits give way to sweet entry, graphite, and coffee perfume. Super full body, dense but soft texture like cotton ball, super extracted yet nuance on palate. Long long finish over a minutes. A powerful but at the same time charming Shiraz. 95+ points.

DP