2008 The Maitre D'

Classic Cabernet characteristics of dark berry, scorched earth and menthol combine with plush fruit, liquorice, oak vanillian and spice. It is a joy to drink from the first glass to the last.

Label
This wine is named after Sparky, who earned money to put himself through winemaking college as a left-handed Maitre D'.

Marquis Fruit Weight (your guarantee of quality)
70%

Vineyard
The grapes for the 2008 Maitre D came from the Longbottom vineyard in Padthaway. 

This vineyard is owned by Scott & Cheryl Longbottom who have been with us for over ten years. Scott & Cheryl are very successful farmers growing broad acre and onion crops as well as managing hundreds of acres of vines. Cheryl personally supervises the training of all young vines and the straight trunks of all of the vines in their vineyards are a testimony to her attention to detail. The fruit from these cooler climate vineyards has a beautiful lifted perfume character which extends the flavour profile of Mollydooker wines.

Drink
Now - 2015. It is truly a lovely wine to enjoy now, especially after a good Mollydooker Shake. It will cellar beautifully, but we say “why wait”? We think you’ll love it now, and we’ll make you another next year!

Pairs With
Summer grilling and winter roasts, we love this wine with a grass-fed beef flank salad, grilled summer vegetables or a simple salad with blue cheese and bacon. Our Cabs tend to go well with savoury full-flavored meats such as roasted lamb, beef short ribs or even spice-rubbed or BBQ chicken. Especially delicious with hard cheeses and milk chocolate! This Cab can be consumed with or without friends, but if you drink with friends we that you bring more than one bottle, or you won't get much for yourself. Enjoy!

Reviews
Wine Spectator
'Ripe and open-textured, with dark berry and root beer flavors, echoing with spicy oak on the finish. Drink now through 2012.' - Harvey Steiman, www.winespectator.com
 
Wine Advocate
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Past vintages
2007 The Maitre D' - WA 92 pts
2006 The Maitre D' - WA 91 pts and ‘Excellent Value under $25’
2005 The Maitre D' - WA 92 pts and ‘Best Buy under $20’; WS 90 pts