Mitolo Jester Grenache 2023
- 92
- $25
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The Jester series, the very name, on one hand almost condemns the wines to exclusion from consideration as serious offerings. On the other, it shows us that these are wines that are for enjoyment rather than endless cerebral analysis. There is a place for both, especially when they are cracking drinking and offer terrific value. The wine sees a contribution from a mix of French and American oak maturation. A deep crimson hue with aromas of strawberries, dried herbs, florals and red fruits, warm earth and some sour cherry notes. A silky texture, fresh acidity and a juicy palate which is most attractive drinking. Delicious. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is not a seriously good wine and great value.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
