2008 The Scooter

The aromas instantly switch your brain into ‘relax’ mode while the flavours and soft tannins make this wine seem almost cuddly. It’s the perfect wine to enjoy when you’re unwinding from a hectic day.

Label
The Scooter is so named for Sparky's scooter-racing years, when he would race 30 kilometers on a big-tire scooter.

Marquis Fruit Weight (your guarantee of quality)
70%

Drink
Now through 2015. This wine is lovely to drink now, especially after a good Mollydooker Shake.

Pairs with
Grilled pork or a savoury BBQ chicken with a side of garlic potatoes. A roasted double-cut pork chop with cranberry applesauce is divine with this wine. It is also nice with breaded chicken thighs or schnitzel of any kind, and even goes great with a beet salad and ricotta cheese.

Reviews
Wine Advocate
‘The 2008 Merlot The Scooter displays an alluring perfume of cedar, spice box, plum, mulberry, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it delivers intense flavors that are already revealing some complexity. Ripe, succulent, and lengthy in the finish, it has enough structure to provide enjoyment over the next 6-8 years. It is a small stepping toward reviving the good name of Merlot.’ –90 Points, Jay Miller, erobertparker.com
 
Past Vintages
2007 WA 91 pts; WS 91 pts
2006 WA 91 pts & ‘Excellent Value under $25’