My search for the 2007 Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz (#9 in the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2008) for our cousin’s birthday has been eventful. Trying to get a bottle has lead to some strange experiences:
- the 888 number on the Mollydooker web site actually forwards you to a very friendly woman named Anita who is resides in Australia. She was passionate about their wines, and more than willing to help. But, since she is 15,000 miles away (Google Maps says it would take 51 days and 1 hour to drive), there isn’t much to be done about this weekend.
- Southern Wines and Spirits is their US importer. I called their office, but the person who answered the phone couldn’t (or wouldn’t) tell me which retailers in my area carry Mollydooker’s wine. She suggested that I check with BevMo. No southern hospitality there. Dead end number two.
- Each of the three BevMo stores that I contacted gave me a different answer: (i) don’t carry it, (ii) don’t have it in stock, and (iii) there is a bottle at a store in Arizona. Dead end number three.
Think our cousin will notice that it’s Fetzer Eagle Peak Merlot instead?
Best, Joe Plonk
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Hi Joe, we just got word of your blog! So sorry that you had such trouble finding the Carnival of Love. If you cannot find the wine locally, don't forget that you can always purchase our wines from our website www.mollydookerwines.com. We have a warehouse in Napa that despatches our wines all over the US. Hope that your cousin had a great birthday in the end. - The Mollydooker Team
Thanks. I'll find it at somepoint. Best, Joe P.
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