Mitolo Wines is a family owned company, which was established by Frank and Simone Mitolo. Their vision was to create individual and handcrafted wines which are built on passion and uncompromising commitment to quality. In 2001, winemaker Ben Glaetzer became a partner in the business. Since then, Mitolo wines have received many outstanding reviews including this comment from Robert Parker: "One of the most brilliant Australian winemaking operations to emerge over the last five years...". The grapes for this wine come from the Willunga district of McLaren Vale. The label of this wine depicts Monarcho, the most eccentric of all jesters in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.

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The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon "Jester" includes 20% driedgrapes in the style of Amarone. Purple-colored, it has a fragrant bouquet of black fruits, tar, and violets. This leads to a smooth-textured, layered, dense wine with enough structure to evolve for 4-6 years. It has a long, pure finish and can be enjoyed over the next 15-20 years. It is a superb value in Cabernet Sauvignon. - Jay Miller Wine Advocate 92 Points