Tarlton. Richard Tarlton was favourite among jesters to Queen Elizabeth I. Tarlton was the first to achieve national celebrity as a comedian and enjoyed a successful career in theatre as a leading member of the Queen's players. As a writer, he was the author of popular ballads and plays. With Tarlton Shiraz, Jester celebrates the era where boredom was alleviated through humour and the banal through intellect. www.mitolowines.com.au. Alc. 14.5% by vol. Wine of Australia.