The Maitre D'
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:
The 2023 Maître D’ Cabernet is a wine with deep red and purple hues and a rich aroma. It’s complex and flavourful, with cherry and blackberry notes transitioning into hints of liquorice, cigar box, and mocha, all while maintaining fruit sweetness. This Cabernet is a well-balanced delight.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
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%.
Alcohol: 15.0%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 (g/L)
pH: 3.62
TECH SHEETS: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018
NOTABLE AWARDS:
2022 – Wine Spectator 90
2021 – Wine Spectator 90
2019 – Wine Spectator 92
2018 – Wine Spectator 91
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