Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot 2020 vs Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.99 | £25.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Mollydooker | Vilafonte |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Region | — | Bordeaux |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
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
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt is a bold, hedonistic Cabernet-based blend from Paarl, South Africa — and the name says it all. Sourced from old, deeply rooted vines in ancient soils, matured for 18 months in older French oak barriques, this is a wine of rich layers, plush fruit, and genuine complexity. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a distinctly South African soul. Why You'll Love It Vilafonte is a pioneering South African estate with a singular focus: crafting world-class Bordeaux-variety blends from Paarl's exceptional old-vine terroir. Seriously Old Dirt lives up to its name — the ancient soils impart a depth and concentration that is immediately apparent in the glass. Rich, smooth, and gracefully structured, this is a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring. Vineyard & Production A Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, sourced from old vines in Paarl. The wine is matured for 18 months in older French oak barriques, allowing the fruit to integrate fully with subtle oak nuances while preserving the wine's natural freshness and vibrancy. Tasting Notes Deep ruby-red in colour. Rich layers of fresh fruit on the nose — black raspberry, ripe strawberry, plum, and blackcurrant — with undertones of star anise, nutmeg, and fragrant tobacco leaf. The entry is smooth and round, gracefully expanding over the palate with an abundance of fruit flavours and a spicy, lingering finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for bold, richly flavoured dishes. Excellent with roast beef, lamb rack, venison, slow-braised short rib, and mature hard cheeses. Also a great match for a classic beef Wellington or a hearty oxtail stew. The Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 2% — Paarl WO, South Africa. 18 months French oak. Old vines. 75cl bottle.
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