Wine Advisor
Mitolo, Savitar Shiraz 2004
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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
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.
