Mitolo “Jester” Shiraz 2020
A juicy, fruit-rich Shiraz with plum, blackberry, and smooth spice. Approachable, generous, and an excellent entry to the Mitolo style.
The 2020 Jester Shiraz embodies the playful yet proud character of Mitolo Wines, a family-owned estate in McLaren Vale whose Italian roots shape a philosophy of warmth, generosity, and craftsmanship. The Jester range was created to offer wines that are approachable, fruit-driven, and vibrant, while still carrying the precision and elegance that define Mitolo’s style.
McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, famed for its maritime climate, cooling sea breezes from the Gulf St Vincent, and ancient clay and gravel soils. These conditions allow Shiraz to ripen fully while retaining freshness, producing wines of both richness and poise. In 2020, an even, moderate growing season delivered fruit of exceptional purity and balance, perfectly suited to the Jester style.
In the glass, the Jester Shiraz 2020 reveals ripe blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, lifted by notes of liquorice, chocolate, and spice. The palate is generous and juicy, showing layers of dark fruit with savoury accents of black olive and dried herbs. Supple, fine-grained tannins give structure without heaviness, while bright acidity adds vibrancy. The finish is smooth, lingering, and polished, making it as enjoyable now as it will be with a few years of careful cellaring.
Australia
McLaren Vale
Shiraz
750ml
14%
2022Mitolo “Jester” Shiraz 2020 offers a more accessible expression of the producer’s style, built around ripe McLaren Vale fruit and soft, open drinkability rather than reserve-level intensity. That makes it particularly useful as an introduction to richer Australian Shiraz for customers who want generosity and comfort rather than stern structure.
McLaren Vale gives Shiraz a naturally fleshy, dark-fruited profile, and “Jester” leans into those strengths with confidence. The wine feels ripe and warm, but it is not overbuilt, allowing it to remain versatile enough for casual meals and everyday drinking.
This is therefore not a wine of complexity for complexity’s sake. It succeeds because it captures the immediate pleasures of Australian Shiraz — dark fruit, spice, and soft texture — in a very easy, reliable format.
A dry, medium- to full-bodied red with soft tannins, ripe fruit, and a warm, polished palate. It is more about open generosity than about tension or long ageing.
In simple terms: an easy, satisfying McLaren Vale Shiraz — smooth, dark-fruited, and made to please from the first glass.
- Appearance: Deep ruby.
- Nose: Blackberry, plum, pepper, and cocoa.
- Palate: Ripe dark fruit with smooth spice and soft oak notes.
- Texture: Medium- to full-bodied with rounded tannins.
- Finish: Warm, smooth, and generous.
- Overall Impression: A well-made, approachable Australian Shiraz with plenty of fruit and easy appeal.
- Barbecue Sausages – An easy and successful pairing.
- Burgers – The wine’s softness makes it excellent for casual grilled food.
- Roast Chicken – Rich enough to suit darker roast flavours.
- Pizza – Good with smoky or spicy toppings.
- Cheddar – A simple cheese match that works well.
- Serve at 16–18°C.
- No heavy decanting is required.
- Use a medium to large red wine glass.
- Best enjoyed over the next 2–4 years.
