Tanny15 and Beefarmer (to name the more recent posts) have given some fairly positive, but qualified opinions, on the Mitolo Cantiniere. I did too last week.
It's fine for the $20 odd price paid (although some might argue - it should be cheaper - given the excellent F&H and FG wines recently sold through the Fo for under a Tenner a bottle).
My biggest problem with Mitolo Gate was the $68 RRP price, the flagship tag and the delay (during which time a new web page was put up on the wine, which may have been - I am not saying it was - a defensive position because of the obvious questionmarks Fo customers were raising). There was an insinuation this was going to be bigger and better than it was, when in fact it turned out to be a pleasant, light mid-week drinking Shiraz. I could taste the more sweeter elements - the coconuts, etc - but they were standing out against the more meatier tastes too. It wasn't totally polished and coherent, hence why I politely said it was a bit funky.
I am keeping the remaining 5 bottles, but I must admit I am going to be very careful in the future over what I purchase from the Fo. I have lost a little bit of confidence in them, but I am sure the Fo will come back with some excellent offers to restore that confidence.
Here's hoping ...
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