{"product_id":"2021-mollydooker-carnival-of-love-shiraz-750ml","title":"2021 Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"318\"\u003eMollydooker, founded by Sarah and Sparky Marquis in McLaren Vale, has become one of Australia’s most recognisable premium Shiraz producers. Their signature style — plush, vibrant, and hedonistically rich — has earned global acclaim, particularly through their “Love” series. \u003cem data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eCarnival of Love\u003c\/em\u003e stands at the top of the range: a single-varietal Shiraz crafted from the estate’s finest blocks. It is renowned for its intensity, velvety texture, and exuberant fruit profile. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e continues this legacy with exceptional purity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"884\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"896\"\u003eFruit for \u003cem data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"909\"\u003eCarnival of Love\u003c\/em\u003e is sourced from Mollydooker’s premium vineyards in McLaren Vale, where ancient soils of sandy loam, clay, and ironstone provide natural richness and concentration. The region’s Mediterranean climate — warm days, cooling sea breezes, and long ripening time — produces Shiraz with deeply saturated fruit, luxurious body, and fine, seamless tannins. Low yields, selective hand harvesting, and the Mollydooker “Fruit Weight” philosophy ensure only the most opulent barrels are chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e2021 was an outstanding year in McLaren Vale, marked by a mild, even growing season following ideal winter rains. The long ripening period delivered Shiraz of tremendous flavour concentration with excellent acid balance. Many producers consider 2021 the best vintage since 2012, and Carnival of Love shows remarkable harmony, richness, and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eMollydooker employs a distinctive winemaking approach, including their famous “Mollydooker Shake” to integrate nitrogen during bottling for optimal aromatics. Fermentation occurs in small batches with gentle extraction to preserve plushness, followed by maturation in high-quality American oak barrels (a significant proportion new). Only the richest, most expressive barrels make it into Carnival of Love, ensuring the hallmark style: vibrant, velvety, and intensely flavourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eThe 2021 \u003cem data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003eCarnival of Love Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e delivers explosive aromatics of blackberry liqueur, plum, blueberry, mocha, licorice, and sweet spice. The palate is full-bodied, opulent, and silk-smooth, offering dense layers of black and blue fruits wrapped in creamy tannins. Notes of chocolate fudge, vanilla bean, cinnamon, and clove add decadence, while surprising acidity brings lift and balance. The finish is long, plush, and deeply satisfying. A quintessential Mollydooker — bold, luxurious, and irresistibly hedonistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2828\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2899\" data-start=\"2833\"\u003eConsistently rated as one of Australia’s top luxury Shiraz wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003e2021 vintage celebrated for exceptional purity and balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"2965\"\u003eA favourite among collectors of lush, high-impact McLaren Vale styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3065\" data-start=\"3038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"3038\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003eRegion: McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003eProducer: Mollydooker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3136\"\u003eVariety: Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3171\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003eAlcohol: ~16%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3232\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003eOak: Predominantly American oak (high new oak component)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3273\" data-start=\"3235\"\u003eStyle: Full-bodied, plush, luxurious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3305\" data-start=\"3276\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2023–2035+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3570\" data-start=\"3307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3328\" data-start=\"3307\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3331\" data-start=\"3328\"\u003eThe 2021 Carnival of Love Shiraz is a stunning release — rich, velvety, and classically Mollydooker in every sense. A perfect bottle for lovers of bold, high-impact Shiraz, and a standout vintage destined to become a collector’s favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736087720299,"sku":"SK79720072","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Mollydooker_Carnival_of_Love_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1780389912","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2021-mollydooker-carnival-of-love-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}