FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions from friends of Mollydooker
Additives and Ingredients in Wine
Calorie levels in Mollydooker Wines
A glass of Mollydooker contains about 100-120 calories, depending on the alcohol level of the wine.
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Alc / Vol |
Calories / |
Calories / |
| 14.5% | 595 | 99 |
| 15% | 615 | 103 |
| 15.5% | 635 | 106 |
| 16% | 655 | 109 |
| 16.5% | 675 | 113 |
| 17% | 695 | 116 |
The good news is that you can drink in moderation, preserve your health with wine's anti-oxidant properties, and not get fat.
Are Mollydooker wines OK for vegans and vegetarians?
Yes. We don’t use animal products in our winemaking.
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Large Formats
Are large format bottles sealed with screw caps or corks?
Our 3L, 6L and 9L bottles and our Velvet Glove magnums are sealed with hand selected natural corks, and then waxed. All other magnums have Lux caps.
Will you be offering 3L, 6L and 9L bottles of the Lefties e.g. The Boxer?
We had a serious look at that, because it sounds so much fun. The challenge is that the 3L, 6L and 9L cost so much to produce that you would be paying much more than you would for the equivalent amount of wine in 750ml bottles. We feel that after we hand bottle, hand label and hand wax our 3L, 6L and 9L bottles in Australia (where wages are very high), and then freight them to the US, repack them and send them to you, the price we would have to charge would far exceed the value of the wine in the bottle. Sparky says that he feels a lot more comfortable suggesting that you tape a bunch of 750ml bottles together!
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Mollydooker Shake
Why do you do the Mollydooker Shake on your wines?
So that they can be enjoyed straight away. After doing the Shake, the wines are softened and integrated. It means you don’t have to cellar them for two or more years before opening them. You can party on the day they arrive!
Should we do the Mollydooker Shake on all your wines?
No. Don’t do it on the Violinist (white wine), or on our Sparkling Reds.
How can I be sure I am doing the Mollydooker Shake correctly?
Sarah and Sparky have made a fun video which shows you how to do it.
Can I decant my Mollydookers or use an aerator instead of doing the Mollydooker Shake?
No, because it does not produce the same effect. We use nitrogen in our winemaking to reduce the amount of sulfites needed. The nitrogen flattens the fruit flavor. By doing the Shake, you release the nitrogen that is in the wine and restore the full fruit flavor. Hold the bottle up to your ear after doing the Shake and you can hear the nitrogen escaping.
Decanting, or dispensing with an aerator, oxygenates the wine. If there is nitrogen in the wine, it acts antagonistically to oxygen, so by not doing the Shake, not only are you not releasing the nitrogen, you are also reducing the effectiveness of the decanting/aerating.
We have done blind tastings of the Shake v the Decant and the Shake is always the winner.
If you want to do both, do the Shake first.
How old must the reds be before you don’t need to do the Mollydooker Shake with them?
Two years old. They should have softened and integrated naturally by September 15, two years after the vintage date on the bottle. For instance vintage 2009 wines won’t need to be Shaken after September 15 2011.
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Sediment
What causes sediment in wine?
Sediment is formed when some of the color molecules join up with some of the tannin molecules, forming long chains that are too heavy to remain in the liquid, so they drop to the bottom of the bottle. This happens naturally as the wines age, and can also happen if wines are stored for long periods at a colder temperature than in the winery where they were made.
How do I get rid of the sediment in my wine?
The best thing to do is to remove it by decanting the wine. Gently pour the wine from the bottle into a wine decanter leaving the sediment behind. You can then serve the wine from the decanter. If you don't have a decanter, you can pour the wine into a jug with a narrow neck.
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Shipping & Taxes
We have a list of shipping states on our website - see the "Order our Wines" page. If your state is listed, we can ship directly to you from our Napa, CA warehouse.
If your state is not included on our list of shipping states, perhaps you have a mate in one of those states from the list who would be willing to help you out and you could use their delivery address instead.
If you’d like to pick up your wines from our Napa warehouse, please mark the "Pick up at the winery" box on the Shipping State pop-up.
For more information about direct shipping laws, please click here
Why was I charged sales tax?
We are legally required to charge the applicable State, County and City taxes for your delivery address.
Why did the sales tax increase at checkout?
The initial sales tax amount you see is the State tax for the shipping state you have selected. When you enter your exact address, any applicable county taxes, city taxes, etc. are added.
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Wine
How soon can we drink our wine?
You can drink them straight away. Just do the 'Mollydooker Shake' on any reds under 2 years (except for Goosebumps & Miss Molly) and they will be ready for drinking.
How long will the wines last?
Harvey Steiman at Wine Spectator.com gives a life of 15-20 years for most of our wines. We don’t have any that are 20 years old yet so we can’t tell you from personal experience, but we have been drinking some of our wines which are 14 years old and they have been stunning. So it looks as though, as long as they are cellared properly they are safe to put away for 15-20 years.
Wine Storage and Serving Temperature
We recommend that you store your red and white Mollydookers at 55°F / 13°C. This is the ideal temperature to preserve and protect your wines so they taste great when you drink them.
When it comes to serving your Mollydooker wines, we recommend that you store your Violinist in the fridge for as long as possible to make sure it is icy cold when you pour.
If at all possible, plan ahead for your parties and store Goosebumps & Miss Molly in the fridge for at least three days prior to drinking. That way, when you pour them, the delightful bubbles will be tinier and creamier.
Red Mollydookers should be served at 65°F / 18°C to maximize their wonderfully rich, intense fruit aromas and flavours. Remember to do the Mollydooker Shake on your red wines if they are under two years old, EXCEPT Goosebumps & Miss Molly. ...........................................................................................................................................................
