Mollydooker Boxer

20. January 2009 by Azat.

It would be a crime if I started a blog without doing my first post about my favorite wine all time…  However before I do talk about “The Boxer” from Mollydooker I want to explain the name behind 90PlusWine.com.  The main reason is that majority of the wine I consume is rated 90 points or higher by one of the major wine rating magazines(Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate(my favorite) and Wine Spectator).  Its natural for the wine that is rated high to be of better quality however wine does not necessarily need to be expensive to be 90+ points and these are the wines that I will talk about most in this blog.  Often you will see gems in the 8-12 dollar range that get great ratings.  In addition to that you will often see different agencies rank/rate wine differently and I have notices that my pallet will agree more with that of Robert Parkers ratings from Wine Advocate…  over time we will talk more about each but enough of that for now.

Lets talk about 2005 “The Boxer”.

Here is what Parker said about it “The Boxer Shiraz exhibits a black/blue purple color, an incredible density of fruit, along with that tell tale purity, blackberries, white flowers, melted chocolate, sweet licorice and subtle wood. Full bodied, beautifully textured and layered, with an awesome finish it should drink well for 4-6+ years. 95 points. Robert Parker Jr Wine Advocate # 165”

I first tried “The Boxer” about 3 years ago.  Had always been a big fan of Marquis Philips wines especially S2 and #9.  When I heard they had left that venture and started Mollydooker I had to try their new wine.  I got an early shipment of Two left Feet(we will talk about it some other time) and The Boxer.  I immediately opened a bottle of the boxer and decanter it and let it sit for an hour(in general I always recommend people decant their reds an hour or 2 prior to consumption).  When I tried my first sip I knew I was hooked to this new wine from them.  It bursts in your mouth with multiple of flavors and has a great aroma.  It is a VERY powerful, big, bold Shiraz from Australian McLaren Valley.  The taste lasts for long time and will linger in your mouth for a good 20-30 seconds after you swallow the wine.  Tones of raspberry, cherry, chocolate and oak last a long time.  The color of the wine is dark dark burgundy.  You hardly notice light even when held to the sky

I give this wine a 4 ½ stars only because I have tasted 3-4 bottles that are true 5 stars and I hate giving 5 stars and its only about $20.  Cant buy any wine in that price range that can compare.
Label for The Boxer

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