TN: 2002 Mitolo the Savitar Shiraz

markg · Post by **markg** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 3:32 pm

This was a great wine, I have tried their 2001 GAM but found this one much more complex and satisfying.

A dark purple color with a wonderful juicy, intense nose of black fruits and coffee. Plush, dense, rich blackberry, licorice and chocolate flavours well integrated in with the tannins and a superb length. It should develop some wonderful complexity over the next decade or so.

Gavin Trott · Post by **Gavin Trott** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 3:48 pm

markg wrote:This was a great wine, I have tried their 2001 GAM but found this one much more complex and satisfying.

A dark purple color with a wonderful juicy, intense nose of black fruits and coffee. Plush, dense, rich blackberry, licorice and chocolate flavours well integrated in with the tannins and a superb length. It should develop some wonderful complexity over the next decade or so.

I was at the same gathering, along with John Davis, another forumite, and must agree, very polished, plush and luxurious wine, very very impressive.

First bottle emptied (and there were a few!), always a sure sign.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 8:44 pm

How long did you have it open for?? decanted??

I couldnt finish the bottle, just far too hot on the alcohol...maybe I am overly sensitive to this trait.

Gavin Trott · Post by **Gavin Trott** » Wed Jan 28, 2004 1:12 pm

Adam wrote:How long did you have it open for?? decanted??

I couldnt finish the bottle, just far too hot on the alcohol...maybe I am overly sensitive to this trait.

Hi Adam

I am sensitive to this too, disliking most of the high alcohol wines like Noons, some Greenock Creeks etc.

Didn't find it here though, about 14.5% I think, no noticable heat for me on this occasion.

TORB · Post by **TORB** » Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:36 pm

Gavin Trott wrote:I was at the same gathering, along with John Davis, another forumite. First bottle emptied (and there were a few!), always a sure sign.

That means nothing, especially if it was The Meat Pie King (John Davis) and his mate Glen. Those two bastards will drink anything. :wink:

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 2:34 pm

Gents,

I discussed this wine last night with the guy I drank it with, we both agreed the alcohol hit was huge.

My question is, could any form of taint enhance the perception of alcohol???

In any case i will try it again this weekend.

Adam

markg · Post by **markg** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:50 pm

Adam wrote:Gents,

I discussed this wine last night with the guy I drank it with, we both agreed the alcohol hit was huge.

My question is, could any form of taint enhance the perception of alcohol???

In any case i will try it again this weekend.

Adam

Hmmm. I am somewhat sensitive to alcohol when it seems out of balance, but this was fine, it made for a wonderful mouthfeel.

Rory · Post by **Rory** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:39 am

H Adam,

The difference may not be because of decanting, but rather temperature differrences. No doubt warmer reds show more alcohol.

Regards,
Rory

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