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Mollydooker Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Maître D’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 from Mollydooker is a rich and expressive wine from the McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek regions of Australia. This full-bodied Cabernet showcases the winery’s signature style—bold, fruit-forward, and beautifully structured. Meet the producer Mollydooker is known for producing wines with intensity, vibrancy, and approachability. The winery’s philosophy combines meticulous vineyard selection, minimal intervention winemaking, and innovative oak management to create wines that are rich, complex, and ready to enjoy. Production Grapes underwent fermentation on the skins before barrel fermentation to seamlessly integrate oak characteristics. The wine was then matured in a blend of 89% American oak and 11% French oak, with 34% new, 53% first-year, and 13% second-year barrels. Malolactic fermentation was applied to enhance texture and mouthfeel. No fining agents were used. Tasting notes The wine displays deep red and purple hues with a complex, layered aroma. Cherry and blackberry notes are complemented by subtle hints of liquorice, cigar box, and mocha. The palate is full-bodied and vibrant, with a balance of ripe fruit sweetness and integrated oak, culminating in a long, satisfying finish. Food match Pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, slow-cooked stews, hearty casseroles, or charcuterie boards. Technical details Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%