Wine Advisor
Mitolo, Savitar Shiraz 2002
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The saturated blue/purple-colored 2002 Shiraz Savitar offers gorgeous aromas of white flowers, liquid minerals, blackberries, blueberries, earth, and tree bark. Ripe and full-bodied, with great intensity, this prodigious effort will require 2-3 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018. Barrel samples of three 2002s revealed tremendous potential in what appears to be the finest efforts Mitolo has yet produced. There are 300-400 cases of each, and all three are scheduled to be bottled in October. Kudos to young importer (31 years old!) Ben Hammerschlag for unearthing these potential superstars. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
About the Producer
Farming is in our blood and the dirt is under our fingernails. Traditional farming techniques and the very latest technology combined with a commitment to quality and hard work is the hallmark of Mitolo Family Farms. Our produce is harvested and sorted, then cleaned, checked and packed by state-of-the-art machinery before making its way to your table Consistent quality. Whether you are in Wangaratta or Wollongong, Paris or Paralowie, Brisbane or Bangkok, you can be assured of the quality and consistency of our produce. The entire team at Mitolo Family Farms and the many producers we partner with share the belief in the importance of the family meal and are dedicated to bringing you the very best.
