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Mitolo 2005 Reiver Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Editors' Choice

Price $47

This brooding beast starts with scents of dark chocolate and coffee, then adds plenty of fruit in the form of blueberries and blackberries on the rich, chewy palate. Despite the wine’s considerable heft and density of fruit, there’s enough spicy complexity and a surprising degree of elegance to the long, tongue-tingling finish. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (4/1/2007)

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Mitolo 2005 Savitar Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Price $59

Nitpicking Europhiles might find this a touch warm on the palate, but it’s a full-bodied, lusty expression of Australian Shiraz, with fruit that kaleidoscopically moves from raspberries to black cherries and on to blackberries, all the while graced with hints of peppery spice that echo elegantly on the long finish. Drink 2010–2020. — J.C. (12/31/2007)

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Mitolo 2007 Savitar Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

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Price $75

Mitolo’s top Shiraz offering from 2007 is its Savitar bottling, from McLaren Vale. This full-bodied, creamy, lush, expansive wine features aromas of toast and vanilla upfront, followed by mixed berries that seem to grow in intensity with every sip. Drink now-2020. — J.C. (2/1/2010)

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Mitolo 2004 G. A. M. Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Price $45

Full-bodied and lush, this hedonistic Shiraz easily hides its elevated alcohol level (15%) behind layers of concentrated plummy fruit. Hints of coffee, herbs and spices impart complexity, so this isn’t a simple fruit bomb. Long and focused on the finish, with well-concealed structure that keeps the fruit from becoming jammy. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (12/15/2006)

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Mitolo 2006 G.A.M. Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Price $50

Already approachable, Mitolo’s 2006 G.A.M. should nevertheless age 10–15 years. The aromas are slightly peppery and spicy, accented by hints of smoke, while the flavors are dark and savory, blending cedar, coffee, black olive and cola. The soft tannins amply frame the long, mouthwatering finish. — J.C. (9/1/2008)

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Mitolo 2002 Jester Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Editors' Choice

Price $20

Mitolo has the right idea here, delivering a suave, balanced, medium-sized Shiraz, en screwcap, for only 20 bucks. It has chalky, smooth tannins and undrestated black fruit dusted with mocha. Sees a surge of clay, and a flash of eucalyptus, on the finish. There's a little alcoholic warmth on the nose, but it's a balls-on solid wine overall. — D.T. (12/31/2004)

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Mitolo 2004 Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale)

Price $57

Made from grapes dried passito-style, this is an excellent Cab. Well balanced with soft tannins, it shows earth and focused blackberry aromas, and very juicy blackberry and plum fruit. Pretty, unique and worth seeking out. — D.T. (10/1/2006)

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Mitolo 2005 G.A.M. Shiraz (McLaren Vale)

Price $47

Winemaker Ben Glaetzer has crafted yet another excellent wine for the Mitolo family, and even though the Reiver Shiraz seems a touch better this vintage, the G.A.M. is no slouch. Its bouquet of vanilla, spice and plum pudding even smells rich, and that’s followed by a medium- to full-bodied wine with a creamy texture and authoritative fruit flavors. Shows a touch… — J.C. (4/1/2007)

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