Reviews & Ratings
2023 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon "The Maitre'D"
Winery: Mollydooker
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Maitre'D"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: South Australia
State or country: Australia
Price: $32
Cases produced: 8,915
KWG Score: 89.7 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.5)
Review date: September 23, 2026
Wine Review: This medium purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon Noir from Mollydooker opens with a black cherry and dark chocolate bouquet with hints of violets, black olive, and spearmint. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, velvety, and easy to drink. The flavor profile is a black cherry and red licorice blend with notes of cinnamon tea and clove. We also detected hints of oak, nutmeg, and cedar. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and friendly mild tannins fade away nicely. We would pair this Cabernet Sauvignon with your favorite carnitas burrito or with a tangy pulled pork platter. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: The Maitre D' was named after Sparky, who put himself through winemaking college as a left-handed waiter. The 2023 Maître D' Cabernet is a wine with deep red and purple hues and a rich aroma. It’s complex and flavorful, with cherry and blackberry notes transitioning into hints of licorice, cigar box, and mocha, all while maintaining fruit sweetness. This Cabernet is a well-balanced delight. The grapes were grown on the Coppermine Road, Long Gully Road, Ryan Road, and Gateway vineyards in McLaren Vale, and the 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 2022 The Maitre D' is 67%.
