Molly Dooker Enchanted Path 2018

Price: $89.99

Country	Australia
Subregion	Wine Australia
Varietal	Syrah / Shiraz
Vintage	2018
Sku	P-28528

About the Winery: After years of working in the industry for others, in March 2006, Sarah and Sparky Marquis’s tale of love, hard work and determination led them to start their own brand, Mollydooker (meaning ‘Left Hander’ in Australian slang). The plan was to create a range of wines that were housed by beautiful packaging and design, with dashes of color and images that would tell a story. The Marquis Philips brand was a runaway success, growing from 8,000 to 120,000 cases in just four years. There was even talk of growing even bigger until one day, Sarah and Sparky took stock and decided that this was not the life they wanted to lead. They loved the vineyards, loved making wine and loved sharing with friends. They didn’t want to become corporate and they didn’t ever want to compromise on quality. So, they decided to go it alone, staying small and hands-on. For example, if the grapes are not up to their standards one vintage, they just won’t produce that wine for the cuvee or vintage. In the 2008 vintage they only bottled their Lefty wines and in 2015, they only bottled their Lefty and Family wines. This is a true testament to their commitment to quality and honoring their customers who spend their hard-earned dollars on wine.

Fast forward to 2017 and as is the case with any good story, as one chapter comes to an end another one begins. These days, Sarah and Sparky are pursuing their own ‘Enchanted Paths’, with Sarah taking the reins as sole owner and winemaker, now running the business with the support of the very talented and experienced Mollydooker team.

About the Wine: Starting early March, the 2018 Vintage can be defined by the even ripening that lead to great fermentation conditions. The grapes came into the winery at a steady pace with excellent color and breadth of flavur shown as soon as the fruit was first crushed. Ferments were easily controlled allowing efficient extraction of tannins and flavors from the skins during pumpovers. Malolactic fermentation moved quickly during the oak maturation phase to reveal the intensity and depth of character of the wines which will be the hallmark of 2018 Vintage.

An amazing culmination of Shiraz and Cabernet, the 2018 Enchanted Path has an intriguing nose of pomegranate, cherry and anise. The first sip brings a chorus of flavors that include blackberry and plum with vanilla and dark chocolate notes. Fine yet broad, the tannins create a smooth mouthfeel that carry the complex layers of flavor. Developing in the glass, the 2018 Enchanted Path truly lives up to its name.

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