 
THE WINE ADVOCATE - 93 points
‘Very deep purple-black in color, the 100% Shiraz, single vineyard 2012 Carnival of Love exudes fragrant notes of warm blackberries, creme de cassis and dried mulberries intermingled with a lovely dried herb undercurrent, lavender, dark chocolate and anise. With a nice structure of medium to firm rounded tannins and a lively acid backbone, this very big, full and rich wine has a very long finish. Drink it now to 2025+.’ - Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
www.erobertparker.com
 
WINE SPECTATOR - 94 points
‘Sinewy, lithe and expressive, packing red berry, black cherry and cardamom aromas and flavors into a tightly focused package. The finish expands and powers up, driving a long and meaty finish. Displays muscle and poise. Drink now through 2022.’ - Harvey Steiman,
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A number of critics have rated this McLaren Vale wine extremely highly: the 2012 vintage was given a score of 95 by The Wine Advocate.
At various competitions this wine's vintages have been awarded prizes: the Dallas Wine Competition awarded the 2012 Silver and the Decanter World Wine Awards awarded the 2011 vintage Silver.
A number of critics have rated this McLaren Vale wine extremely highly: the 2012 vintage was given a score of 95 by The Wine Advocate.
At various competitions this wine's vintages have been awarded prizes: the Dallas Wine Competition awarded the 2012 Silver and the Decanter World Wine Awards awarded the 2011 vintage Silver.
This is the most searched for wine from the region (by Wine-Searcher users). This wine has increased in popularity over the past year.
 
WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
Squid ink like in color, with huge aromatics ranging from bright fresh berries to plum jam with undertones of chocolate icing.
Multi layered, offering milk chocolate and mocha flavors that roll on to a seamless structure and velvet tannins.
Rich and powerful, this wine is a prime example of what McLaren Vale Shiraz has to offer.
 
MARQUIS  FRUIT  WEIGHT
Marquis Fruit Weight™ is the percentage of your palate (from the tip of your tongue going all the way back) that's covered by the velvety sensation of fruit, before you experience any of the structural components of the wine.
Required: 85%-90%
Actual: 92%
