Over the past three weeks, our listeners challenged us to give Australian wine another chance.
This week, we wrap up the challenge with one of the most recommended bottles we received: Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz (2023) from South Australia.
Featured wine: Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz (2023), 100% Shiraz, South Australia, 15% ABV, approximately $24-25.
Along the way, we discuss why this wine surprised us, how American oak changes the personality of a Shiraz, and whether a wine label can actually tell you something meaningful about what's inside the bottle.
Then we crown the winner of our Australian Wine Challenge and answer the question we never expected to ask after our infamous Yellow Tail review:
Was Australia unfairly judged all along?
If you've ever dismissed Australian wine, or wondered whether a bottle's label is clever marketing or an honest preview of what's inside, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Chapters
00:00 - Australian Challenge Finale
01:55 - Meet Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz
03:45 - First Sip Reactions
06:20 - American Oak vs. French Oak
11:55 - Wine Drop: Can You Trust a Wine Label?
16:45 - Does The Boxer Label Match the Wine?
20:30 - Final Ratings
28:15 - Crowning the Australian Wine Champion
33:30 - What We Learned About Australian Wine
34:55 - Next Up: The Greek Wine Challenge
37:30 - Australian Edition of Spellmelier
