Mollydooker Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon

Description

”Marquis Fruit Weight is the percentage of your palate from the tip of your tongue going all the way back that’s covered by the velvety sensation of fruit, before you experience any of the structural components of the wine.Vintage Report Vintage began slightly earlier than usual on the 23rd February and went on to be one of our most exciting and challenging vintages to date. An unseasonably dry spring produced anearly budburst and still conditions gave the fruit a chance to set in beautifully. Heat spikes in January followed by 11 days over 35C/95F in the first 23 days of February, meant that careful monitoring of the vines health using the Marquis Vineyard Watering Programme was integral in producing high quality grapes.Despite the seasonal challenges, we harvested a total of 1026.24 tonnes and processed 72 individual parcels of fruit. Due to our scrupulous Fruit Weight guidelines and our commitment to excellence, this years fruit did not achieve the required Fruit Weight necessary to make the Enchanted Path, Carnival of Love and Velvet Glove. On the bright side, this meant that some incredible fruit was used to make our 2015 Lefty and Family wines. Combining quality fruit with some very clever and methodical winemaking, the results are simply outstanding.Winemaker Tasting Notes Blackberry, cherry, and coffee on the nose with all the beauty of a classic Cabernet. The palate is full and generous, with intensified flavours becoming evident as it lingers in the glass. A soft and supple mouthfeel gives way to polished tannins and delivers a silky smooth Cabernet Sauvignon that is rich and profound.”- Mollydooker