2023 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon Maitre'd

Winemaker's Note

Who is the Maitre'D?

The Maitre D’ was named after Sparky, who put himself through winemaking college as a left handed waiter.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant and generous, the 2023 Maitre D’ is packed with juicy red fruit that dances across the palate. Blackberries, milk chocolate, and soft herbal notes create an enticing aromatic profile. Subtle tannins and fragrant oak provide a gentle backdrop, allowing flavours of plum, cigar box, and mocha cream to shine through. This combination imparts remarkable depth and finesse to the wine.

Technical Notes

The grapes were grown on the Coppermine Road, Long Gully Road, Ryan Road and Gateway vineyards in McLaren Vale, and Joppich vineyard in Langhorne Creek. Barrel fermented and matured in 86% American and 14% French oak, using 33% new, 57% one year old and 10% two year old barrels. The required Marquis Fruit Weight™ for the Lefty Series is 65% – 75%. The Actual Fruit Weight for 2023 The Maitre D’ is 67%.