Mollydooker Wines – Fantastic Wines or Great Marketing or Both ?
Mollydooker Wines
Mollydooker is the Aussie slang for a left-handed boxer, a Southpaw in UK terms. This winery is not only left-handed, but also completely out of left field and boxes well above its weight. The range is unique, its website is amazing, and the total package is from end to end of the finest quality. It is the product of one family and their off the wall creative outlook.
The Marquis family have built their latest brand, ‘Mollydooker’, after many years working on other projects. The wines use varietals which come from some of the best grape growing regions, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek & Padthaway in South Australia. They hand select them from their finest vineyards and these wines are a true testament to their commitment to excellence in the winery and their on-going vineyard program. The award-winning wines from Mollydooker include Carnival of Love, Enchanted Path and The Boxer. There are several other tremendous wines in the portfolio.
The wines are very distinctive and made in the unique Mollydooker Fashion. Full of flavour and body and aerated in the unique fashion of the Mollydooker shake. The details of the Mollydooker Shake are shown on the back label, and also on the Mollydooker youtube channel
The wines are characterised not only by amazing flavours but also personalised names, plucked from the life experiences of the family, and paired up with the style and richness of the juices. Interestingly all their wines have a massive fruit hit and are 15%+ ABV.
The labels are all also unique and quirky. Each different label expresses the name and feel of the wine in the bottle. If you were buying wine by the label, these wines would fly off the shelves.
They all have the Mollydooker difference – Things that make you go WOW. Things that make Mollydooker wine a renowned brand on a worldwide basis. In Australia the list of awards goes on and on and includes best red, The Boxer Shiraz, under $30.
Mollydooker Wine is an exciting, out of left field winery in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia. The vineyards are situated on the magical Seaview Ridge which, with its ancient soils and Mediterranean climate, is home to some of the most iconic Australian wines. Along the Enchanted Path they have been awarded Telstra South Australian Business of the Year, Australian Winemakers of the Year, Australian Boutique Winemakers of the Year, and many more.
The business is family owned and is now run by Sarah Marquis with the help of her children, Luke (The Blue-Eyed Boy) and Holly (The Gigglepot).
in the UK this distinctive range of wine is mainly available in specialist outlets. It is very much a specialist wine and as such is often difficult to find. Quantities are limited and interestingly the higher priced products tend to sell out quickly due to their scarcity value.
So, what is available here in the UK
Mollydooker Wines
- Velvet Glove Shiraz
The top of the range Mollydooker wine, said to be “The wine that wraps your entire palate in a ‘Velvet Glove’ of amazing fruit flavours that seem to last forever.” Currently sold out in Australia and in very short supply here. Big rich and Velvety.
- Carnival of Love Shiraz
This is made from some of their best parcels of Shiraz, it has incredible density and smoothness. It is exuberant and powerful. It also has a gorgeous blackcurrant, cinnamon and raspberry nose and lovely plum & raisin flavours. “This is as life should be – a Carnival of Love. A place where everyone wants to be, and no one wants to leave.”
- Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz
Buy Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz Here
The Blue Eyed Boy is Sarah’s son, Luke. Luke loved stomping grapes as a kid. Blue Eyed Boy is black/crimson in colour, with powerful aromatics of blueberries, fresh plum, liquorice and nuances of chocolate biscuit. The texture is seamless and is laced with fresh berry fruit, coffee, vanilla cream and warm spice, giving a full-bodied Shiraz with an endless depth of flavour and great length.
- Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon
Buy Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon Here
Gigglepot is named after Sarah’s daughter Holly, who couldn’t stop laughing with these crazy black glasses on. It is full of forest fruit, blackcurrant and hints of freshly roasted coffee and also has complex layered flavours of blackberry, cigar and spice which are supported by an underlying rich chocolate cream, delicate tannins and a seamless finish. Just like its name, the Gigglepot brings joy in a glass. Cabernet Sauvignon at its best, full of great flavour.
- Scooter Merlot
Buy Mollydooker Scooter Merlot Here
The Scooter was named after Sparky, who raced a big tyre scooter when he was younger. Scooter Merlot is brilliant ruby in colour with a bright cherry and violet nose. It tantalises from the outset. The first sip fills the palate with intense red fruit like raspberries and fresh plum. As these vibrant flavours continue to develop on the palate, soft tannins complement notes of mocha cream and dried herbs making this an absolute treat. Fabulous Merlot.
- The Maitre D’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Buy Mollydooker Maitre d’ Cabernet Sauvignon Here
The name comes from the fact that Sparky, Sarah’s husband, worked as a left-handed waiter whilst putting himself through winemaking college. The wine is a blend of red and purple colours and abundant aromas showing the depth of this Cabernet. Rich and complex in flavour.
- Two Left Feet (Shiraz/Cab Sauv/Merlot)
Buy Mollydooker Two Left Feet Here
Two Left Feet is what can happen when you dance after a glass or two of Mollydooker. A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a taste of ripe fruits of dark cherry, blackberry, plum and raspberry. These are complimented by the secondary notes of vanilla and mixed spices. Liquorice and blackberry jam develop on the palate culminating in a joyous experience that celebrates all the elements within the blend.
- The Boxer Shiraz
Buy Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz Here
Mollydooker’s most “popular” wine. The nearest it has to any form of volume production. ‘Mollydooker’ is old Aussie slang for a left-handed boxer and our Boxer always punches well above its Fruit Weight™. He has two left-handed gloves! Black cherries, fresh plum, rich dark chocolate and liquorice max out the flavour spectrum. Well measured tannins and slightly toasted oak compliment the rich fruit, creating a wine with many layers. This Boxer Shiraz is truly a knockout wine!
- Summer of ’69 ‘Early Pick’ Verdelho
This Verdelho has aromas of pineapple and lychee combined with vanilla to create a creamy mouthfeel that is reminiscent of the French Oak it is aged in. Toasty coconut and hints of honeysuckle linger on the palate creating a long and seamless finish.
- Euphoria Sparkling Verdelho
Uplifting citrus aromas, fresh apple and stone fruit characters filling the mouth. The crisp, zesty acid dances amongst the fine bubbles and enlivens the palate, giving the wine a fresh & vibrant finish. This Sparkling Verdelho is simple, fun and uncomplicated…just like life should be!
- Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz
Buy Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz Here
Miss Molly is The Boxer’s girlfriend, bubbly and full of fun. Made from the same grapes as The Boxer Shiraz, Miss Molly is a classy and bubbly lady, brimming with vivid maraschino cherry and plum jam that develop into layers of milk chocolate and mocha. This wine is a lively celebration of McLaren Vale Shiraz, fitting for any occasion.
Mollydooker Wines – Yes, Fantastic Wines, Amazing Marketing and much more than that. A true family business with great values producing high quality wine.
