2010 The Scooter

Named after Sparky's scooter-racing years, when he would race 30 kilometres on a big-tyre scooter.

The grapes were grown on the Gemtree and Mollydooker vineyards in McLaren Vale.

Barrel fermented and matured in 90% American and 10% French oak using 20% new and 80% one year old barrels.

Alc: 15.5%    Residual sugar: 3.2g/L    pH: 3.59

Marquis Fruit Weight (your guarantee of quality)
70%

Pairs with
Chicken, veal, quail, mussels, quiche, frittata, duck, cheese

Reviews of 2009 wines
2010 South Australian Wine of the Year Awards
Winner of the Consumers Choice Award in the 'Other Red's' category

Wine Advocate
‘Matured in 82% American oak and 18% French, 33% new, the 2009 The Scooter Merlot has a deep garnet-purple color and pronounced warm plum, clove and cinnamon aromas. The ultra full-bodied palate is a very rich, dense powerhouse with a medium level of ripe velvety tannins, crisp acid and a long spice-cake finish...’ – 90 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, www.erobertparker.com
 
Wine Spectator
‘This broad red brims with dark berry, iodine and pepper flavors, lingering softly against modest tannins. Drink now through 2013.' – Harvey Steiman, www.winespectator.com
 
Nick’s Wine Merchants
‘Opaque black crimson colour with deep black crimson hue showing good glass cling. The nose displays very good lift with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum and dark chocolate followed by some spicy end notes. The palate delivers incredible weight, richness and concentration for a Merlot. Opulently textured with flavours of super ripe blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry followed dark chocolate and spice. Long aftertaste of black cherry, ripe blackcurrant and spice.’ – 95 points, Nicks Wine Merchants, www.nicks.com.au

Previous vintages
2009 The Scooter – WA 90 pts
2008 The Scooter - WA 90 pts
2007 The Scooter - WA 91 pts
2006 The Scooter - WA 91 pts & ‘Excellent Value under $25’