Mollydooker Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

This Australian red falls well outside the parameters this reviewer has set for himself, but we received it as a gift and I think it is well worth a review. Some critics have rejected it as "an overly alcoholic Australian fruit bomb" but, evidently, they've made the mistake of drinking it right after opening. This wine desperately needs to breathe, an hour at least, two is better. What you get then is a beautifully blended mixture of plum and dark berries, with just the right amount of oak, and a lasting, powerful aftertaste. The PA price of $24.99 is high, but if you can find it anywhere on sale pick up a bottle for a special occasion.