2005 Carnival Of Love Shiraz
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Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2005 Carnival of Love displays a more earthy, meaty, gamey character with plenty of coffee and damp loam aromas fused with smoked bacon, some iron ore, Chinese plums, a little floral note and even a bit of truffles character coming through. It is very rich and full-bodied, with the acid line standing out a little from the very concentrated and quite evolved fruit core. Still, it has amazing layers and a lot to give on the very long, licorice-laced finish, even if just a bit warm. Drink it to 2020+. Imported by Mollydooker Wines, USA
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Wow, the unbelievably rich 2005 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love possesses huge, concentrated dark fruit, raspberry, earth, smoke, chocolate and vanilla notes. This definitely has the vanilla milkshake style going but it's also balanced, seamless and in no way syrupy. Full bodied and boasting a killer, lush texture, huge fruit and a long long finish.
Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2005 Carnival of Love displays a more earthy, meaty, gamey character with plenty of coffee and damp loam aromas fused with smoked bacon, some iron ore, Chinese plums, a little floral note and even a bit of truffles character coming through. It is very rich and full-bodied, with the acid line standing out a little from the very concentrated and quite evolved fruit core. Still, it has amazing layers and a lot to give on the very long, licorice-laced finish, even if just a bit warm. Drink it to 2020+. Feb 2013, www.robertparker.com