{"product_id":"mollydooker-the-boxer-shiraz-2023","title":"Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-339 citation-end-339\"\u003eMollydooker was established in 2005 by Sarah and Sparky Marquis, two celebrated winemakers whose journey began in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-338 citation-end-338\"\u003eThe name \"Mollydooker\" is a colloquial Australian term for a left-handed person, specifically a boxer, which perfectly captures the couple's own \"southpaw\" identities.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e From its inception, the winery aimed to produce wines that were not just technically proficient but also emotionally resonant. Their philosophy of \"wines that make you go WOW\" quickly gained global recognition, earning high praise and prestigious awards from international wine critics, establishing Mollydooker as a modern icon of bold, fruit-forward Australian winemaking.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看VINVM的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvQQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Vinomofo的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvgQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e Now led by Sarah Marquis, Mollydooker operates as a close-knit family business with a steadfast commitment to innovation and quality. \u003cspan class=\"citation-337 citation-end-337\"\u003eThe winemaking team employs the unique \"Marquis Fruit Weight\" scale, which measures the percentage of the palate covered by velvety fruit flavors.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This metric is used to classify every wine they produce, ensuring consistent intensity across their ranges. \u003cspan class=\"citation-336 citation-end-336\"\u003eSarah and her team are renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, from specific vineyard watering programs to specialized fermentation techniques, all designed to maximize flavor extraction while maintaining a smooth, balanced, and approachable profile for which the brand is famous.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvwQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwAQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-335 citation-end-335\"\u003eThe fruit for this vintage is predominantly sourced from prime vineyards in McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-334 citation-end-334\"\u003eThese regions benefit from a Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm, sun-drenched days that allow Shiraz to reach full ripeness and complexity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The close proximity to the Southern Ocean provides cooling sea breezes, which are critical for moderating temperatures and preserving natural acidity in the grapes. The soils range from ancient sandy loams over limestone to deep, rich clay, providing a diverse terroir that imparts structural depth and a distinct sense of place to the finished wine.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Wine-Searcher的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwQQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Vinomofo的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwgQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e The 2023 Boxer underwent a rigorous vinification process designed to emphasize its powerful fruit core. \u003cspan class=\"citation-333 citation-end-333\"\u003eThe grapes were barrel-fermented and matured in 100% American oak to enhance the wine's creamy texture and complexity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-332 citation-end-332\"\u003eThe oak profile for this vintage was carefully selected, consisting of 40% new and 60% one-year-old barrels.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This maturation period allows the bold Shiraz flavors to integrate seamlessly with the sweet, spicy characteristics of the wood. \u003cspan class=\"citation-331 citation-end-331\"\u003eThe wine is bottled with a small amount of nitrogen to preserve freshness and minimize chemical additives, which is why the \"Mollydooker Shake\" is recommended before service.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Wine-Searcher的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwwQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Mollydooker Wines的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQxAQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看National Tasting Project - American Wine Society的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQxQQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-330 citation-end-330\"\u003eThis wine presents an intense, deep purple color that hints at its robust character.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The nose is a complex bouquet of ripe black cherries, fresh plums, and blueberries, interwoven with notes of mocha, licorice, and a subtle touch of clove spice. \u003cspan class=\"citation-329 citation-end-329\"\u003eOn the palate, it is exceptionally rich and velvety, delivering a multi-layered experience of concentrated dark fruit and coffee-cream richness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-328 citation-end-328\"\u003eThe mouthfeel is plush and opulent, supported by well-measured, supple tannins and a hint of toasted oak that provides necessary structure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-327 citation-end-327\"\u003eThe finish is long and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of dark chocolate and savory spice.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Wine Relique的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQxgQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Wine Library的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQxwQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Craft Republic Liquor的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQyAQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e The bold, high-intensity profile of this Shiraz makes it a magnificent companion for rich, savory dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with BBQ beef ribs, slow-cooked lamb shanks, or a charcoal-grilled ribeye steak. Its fruit sweetness and velvety texture also complement spicy cuisines, such as Mexican mole or Sichuan beef, where the wine can stand up to complex heat. For cheese pairings, a mature, sharp vintage cheddar or a robust blue cheese works beautifully. For a more adventurous pairing, try it with dark chocolate-based desserts to mirror the mocha and cocoa notes in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-326 citation-end-326\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the aromatic depth and rich fruit weight, it is highly recommended to perform the \"Mollydooker Shake\" before serving.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-325 citation-end-325\"\u003eThis involves pouring a small amount out, resealing the bottle, and shaking it vigorously to release the nitrogen used during bottling.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The wine should be served at a steady room temperature, ideally between 16°C and 18°C. Utilizing a large-bowled red wine glass will provide ample surface area for aeration, helping the wine’s complex layers of dark fruit and oak to unfold. While approachable immediately, decanting for 30 minutes can further enhance its plush mouthfeel.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQyQQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看National Tasting Project - American Wine Society的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQygQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-324 citation-end-324\"\u003eThis wine is meticulously crafted to be enjoyed in its vibrant youth, showcasing the primary fruit power and \"Fruit Weight\" that are hallmark traits of the Lefty Series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While it is delicious now, the 2023 Boxer possesses the concentration and structural integrity to age gracefully over the next 5 to 7 years. When stored in a cool, dark environment with a consistent temperature of 14°C to 16°C, the bold primary notes will slowly evolve into more integrated secondary characters of leather and earth. However, to experience the wine at its most energetic and fruit-driven peak, it is best consumed within its first few years.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Mollydooker Wines的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQywQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e 15.0%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922259820758,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/MollydookerTheBoxerShiraz.png?v=1773667749","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/mollydooker-the-boxer-shiraz-2023","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}