Mollydooker Carnival of Love 2005

Winemaker notes: "The fruit for Carnival of Love comes from the very best blocks of the classy Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale. We think of the block as 'the well bred gentleman' - deep, profound, lean, intense, rich, concentrated, restrained, elegant, and always behaves well."

"The 'Carnival of Love' was sourced from a single vineyard. The sensational nose, consisting of violets, lilacs, meat, game, leather, blueberry, and chocolate, leaps from the glass. On the palate this full-bodied wine somehow manages to combine power with elegance. The sweet tannins are well-concealed and the finish lasts for at least one minute. It will provide pleasure for 25 years but who will be that patient?" - Wine Spectator, 97 Points (October 2007)