90pts Wine Spectator
Fragrant, with notes of tobacco, oud, palo santo and violet, while hints of eucalyptus and iodine complement blackberry and blueberry syrup and dense, toothsome tannins. Drink now through 2036. 8,144 cases made, 2,848 cases imported.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasted alongside the 2020, this 2021 The Maitre d' Cabernet Sauvignon smells sweeter, more of blackberry pie than coulis. In the mouth, the wine is thick and plush, with black berries in profusion, rested upon a bed of creamy oak. It finishes with gentle inflections of crushed coffee grounds and dark chocolate. It is satisfying and super dense—that is the style, and it has been done well here.
Winemaker Notes
A deep blend of red and purple colors and abundant aromas introduces us perfectly to this beautiful Cabernet. Rich and complex in flavour, notes of cherry and blackberry transition to mixed herbs, bramble and mocha, complemented by a delicious dimension of sweet fruit. Soft smooth on the palate, the 2021 Maitre D’ balances flavor and structure perfectly.
The Maitre D’ was named after Sparky, who put himself through winemaking college as a left handed waiter.
About the Winery
Family owned -
'Sarah began her career with a degree in winemaking and after building many successful wine brands, she founded Mollydooker. With a focus on the vineyard and a flair for creativity, Sarah and her wines have earned numerous awards both locally and internationally. When she’s not busy tasting wines, her passion through Mollydooker is to support and help their three major charities. Today, the mother of the real-life Blue Eyed Boy and the Gigglepot will introduce herself in true Mollydooker style, with a left-hand shake.'
