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Tasting notes
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2006-2011, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2012

100% oak, 10% American. Rather closed on the nose, and lacking vivacity on the palate. Seems to be shutting down. Alcohol is obvious.

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Critic scores
98
98/100

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98
98/100

Robert Parker

98
98/100

Robert Parker

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98 points
Robert Parker
Score 98/100 · Drink 2005-2020, Robert Parker, Oct 2005

Bordering on perfection is the 2004 Shiraz Savitar. Made from 30- to 50-year-old vines, and aged 18 months in 100% new French hogsheads as well as smaller barriques, it boasts an opaque purple color, and an extraordinary nose of acacia flowers, blueberries, raspberries, and blacker fruits, melted licorice, and graphite. It possesses amazing intensity, great equilibrium, a fabulous, multi-layered mid-palate, and a blockbuster finish. This extraordinary Shiraz should prove to be one of the legends of southern Australia’s great 2004 vintage. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. For a winery only established in 1999, and dedicated to hand-crafted, artisinal wines, Mitolo has consistently been a revelation in my tastings. Thanks to owner Frank Mitolo and his brilliant winemaker, Ben Glaetzer, the quality has been truly splendid. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

98 points
Robert Parker
Score 98/100 · Robert Parker

Bordering on perfection is the 2004 Shiraz Savitar. Made from 30- to 50-year-old vines, and aged 18 months in 100% new French hogsheads as well as smaller barriques, it boasts an opaque purple color, and an extraordinary nose of acacia flowers, blueberries, raspberries, and blacker fruits, melted licorice, and graphite. It possesses amazing intensity, great equilibrium, a fabulous, multi-layered mid-palate, and a blockbuster finish. This extraordinary Shiraz should prove to be one of the legends of southern Australia’s great 2004 vintage. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. Oct 2005, www.robertparker.com

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Mitolo
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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