Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz

A bold, crowd-pleasing Shiraz from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek, The Boxer delivers Mollydooker’s signature power and plushness. Dark fruits, mocha and spice meet velvety texture and a touch of toasted oak, crafted to their Fruit Weight™ standard for a seriously indulgent pour—perfect for gifting, cellaring short-term, or elevating a steak night.

Tasting Notes & Experience

In the glass, an intense, inky hue signals generous flavour. Aromas of black cherry, plum and mocha unfurl with clove and subtle vanilla. On the palate, ripe blackberry and fresh plum flow across a plush, velvety frame; balanced tannins and lively acidity keep the richness in check. Layers build with chocolate and spice before a long, satisfying finish.

Key Details

• Winery: Mollydooker
• Grape: Shiraz
• Region: South Australia – McLaren Vale & Langhorne Creek
• Vintage: 2022
• ABV: 16%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Vegan-Friendly; Marquis Fruit Weight™ 68%

Craftsmanship & Story

Grown across select McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek sites, this Shiraz is barrel-fermented and matured in 100% American oak (38% new, 49% one-year, 13% two-year). Mollydooker’s hallmark is Fruit Weight™—the palate’s plush “sweet spot”—ensuring only intensely flavoured, velvety wines make the cut.

Special Features

The Boxer’s playful left-handed label nods to the brand’s origin, while the wine’s opulent style showcases South Australia’s sun-ripened fruit. Plush texture, bold dark fruit and mocha tones are polished by American oak; vegan-friendly credentials and the 68% Fruit Weight™ guarantee underline quality and consistency.

Recognition & Accolades

Acclaimed by leading critics across recent vintages:

• 91/100 Points – Wine Spectator (2021 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – Wine Spectator (2020 vintage)
• 90/100 Points – Wine Advocate (2020 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – Wine Spectator (2019 vintage)
• 90/100 Points – Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)
• 90/100 Points – Wine Spectator (2018 vintage)
• 91/100 Points – Wine Advocate (2018 vintage)

These consistent scores affirm The Boxer’s reputation as a value icon for luxurious, full-bodied Aussie Shiraz.

Food Pairings

Rich and full-bodied, The Boxer is made for flame-grilled rib-eye, roast lamb with rosemary, or smoky barbecue. Juicy dark fruit and pepper-tinged spice flatter aged cheddar, venison and charcuterie, while its velvety texture embraces slow-cooked beef, sticky glazed ribs and chargrilled mushrooms—an indulgent, crowd-pleasing match.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A statement bottle for Shiraz lovers—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and dinner parties. Bold, polished and immediately enjoyable, it also rewards short-term cellaring, making a confident addition to any collection or gift box.