The Lefty Series begins with the one white wine in the portfolio, the 2008 The Violinist Verdelho. Medium straw-colored, the fragrant nose offers up notes of baking spices, pit fruits, melon, and floral aromas. On the palate it has a creamy texture, ripe flavors, and excellent balance. Drink it over the next 12-18 months. Mollydooker is the label of the renowned winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis. This is their third vintage, one seriously affected by the drought conditions in Barossa and McLaren Vale. Their overall production was down by 50% in 2007. Mollydooker is divided into four tiers beginning with the Lefty Series, line-priced at $25. Next up the ladder is the Party Series priced at $55, followed by two wines comprising the Love Series priced at $80. At the top of the pyramid is one wine, The Velvet Glove, priced at $185.Importer: Mollydooker International, www.mollydookerwines.com.au

Highly extracted and rich in texture, but resiny, slightly bitter flavors detract from the charm. Drink now. 2,368 cases made, 2,284 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add