Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot 2020 vs Ramon Bilbao Rioja Gran Reserva 2016
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Ramon Bilbao Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 currently starts £0.03 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.99 | £25.96 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Mollydooker | Ramon Bilbao |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot 2020
Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot is a vibrant, fruit‑driven and irresistibly plush Australian red crafted from premium McLaren Vale vineyards. Benefiting from the region’s warm days, cooling sea breezes and ancient soils, the grapes achieve exceptional ripeness and concentration while retaining freshness. True to the Mollydooker style, the wine is made with meticulous attention to fruit purity, generous texture and bold flavour. The result is a richly expressive Merlot that delivers immediate pleasure, silky depth and a joyful sense of energy in every glass. Meet the Producer Mollydooker, founded by Sarah and the late Sparky Marquis, is one of Australia’s most distinctive and celebrated wineries. Known for their exuberant, fruit‑forward style and innovative vineyard practices, they craft wines that are both powerful and beautifully balanced. Their commitment to meticulous canopy management, low yields and vibrant, expressive fruit has earned them a loyal global following. Production Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and handled gently to preserve their natural richness. Fermentation takes place in temperature‑controlled tanks with careful extraction to build colour, flavour and velvety tannins. The wine is then matured in a combination of American and French oak, adding subtle spice, warmth and roundness while allowing the Merlot’s plush fruit to shine. The result is a smooth, generous and impeccably polished expression of McLaren Vale Merlot. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour, the wine opens with aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, blueberry and hints of chocolate and vanilla. The palate is soft, juicy and full‑bodied, offering layers of dark fruit, sweet spice and a touch of mocha. Silky tannins and balanced acidity create a smooth, rounded mouthfeel, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering berry richness. Food Match A perfect partner for grilled meats, roast duck, hearty pasta dishes, barbecued ribs, mature cheeses or rich vegetarian casseroles. Grap
Ramon Bilbao Rioja Gran Reserva 2016
' Ramon Bilbao is a renowned Spanish winery based in Rioja, known for producing high-quality wines that blend tradition with innovation. Established in 1924, the winery specializes in crafting elegant, complex wines, with a focus on Tempranillo grapes. Their top-tier wine, Mirto, is made from old vines in select vineyards and is produced only in exceptional years, reflecting the excellence and craftsmanship that define the Ramon Bilbao legacy. The vineyards are over 60 years old and located in Rioja Alta, in the villages of Ãbalos (Caramonte) with sandy soils, and Labastida (Carrapacina) with sandy and alluvial soils. The grapes were selected for their specific acidity and pH, ensuring longevity. The grapes were cold macerated for 4 days, followed by controlled fermentation for 16 days. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, aged for 30 months in 225-liter American oak barrels, and then spent 48 months aging in the bottle. The 2016 season had a very cold winter and a rainy spring, with flowering starting 15 days later than usual. A hot, dry summer helped finish the growing season, leading to a high-quality harvest. The harvest began in the third week of September, and the vintage was rated ''Very Good'' by the Regulatory Council. '
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