2008-05-20 09:48 |
WA: 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”.
Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NY; www.mitolowines.com.au |
2008-05-20 09:50 |
GV:
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Wine Library TV, Australian Wines on the Thunder Show, These Should Bring the Thunder! - Episode #433
(Mitolo GAM Shiraz) #1; COLOR-gorgeous dark; NOSE-exploding w/ some citrus components; high quality black cherry soda; melted down black licorice for days; explosive skittle rainbow; TASTE-big boy; balanced; meaty/chewy; this has power; like a classic Marqaux, but with my energy level; like Alex P. Keaton (from "Family Ties") on 6 bottles of JOLT; polished & refined like a Bordeaux, but has an excitement factor; this is what a over-the-top Aussie monster should taste like; gorgeous red fruit juice (pomegranate, strawberry & sour cherry); beautiful, explosive, rich flavors that bring a complexity level that I don't expect from over-the-top Aussie wines; this wine is ripping good; well worth it; JM-95; GV-93 93 points |