Stone fruit
Warm spice

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Mollydooker Scooter Merlot

Name: Mollydooker Scooter Merlot
SKU: 11571
Price: 44.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · Australia · 13%

$44.99each

What it tastes like

A smooth, approachable Merlot with ripe plum and berry fruit, soft tannins and subtle spice. A generous palate and balanced finish.

Stone fruit
Warm spice

Additional information

Wine
Style: Australia
Origin: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Mollydooker Scooter Merlot

Mollydooker is a McLaren Vale winery in South Australia run by Sarah and Sparky Marquis, whose first release was the 2005 vintage. Mollydooker is Australian slang for a left hander, and both of them are left handed. The cartoon rider on The Scooter label carries their names in the corner.

The Scooter is 100% Merlot from McLaren Vale. Merlot is softer and fleshier than Cabernet Sauvignon, with thinner skins and lower tannins, and this one leans into ripe cherry and black plum with a little violet and warm spice.

The winery has its own routine for opening its reds, called the Mollydooker Shake. Pour a little out, put the cap back, turn the bottle upside down and shake it for about five seconds, then open it to release the gas. Serve it slightly cool, around 16 to 18 degrees, in a large glass. It goes well with braised beef, lamb shoulder with rosemary, mushroom risotto and Manchego.