- Last updated on February 14, 2023
Welcome! This is our Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon review.
Mollydooker is a well-respected winery from Australia known for producing bold and fruit-forward wines.
The Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon is a standout offering from the winery, made with grapes sourced from the McLaren Vale region.
With a focus on quality and an uncompromising winemaking philosophy, Mollydooker is a winery that consistently impresses wine enthusiasts and critics alike
Find below our Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon Review
- Brand: Mollydooker
- Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region: Australia, McLaren Vale
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Black Fruit & Spice notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: Up to 10 years
- Price Range: ~$50-$60
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its color?
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a deep ruby color with a brilliant clarity and fat slow falling legs.
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Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon review: What are the flavors?
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon is entirely made from Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the nose, is bold and fruit-forward, with a complex bouquet of juicy blackberry, cassis, spice, chocolate, and toasted oak, with hints of leather and tobacco.
On the palate, this full-bodied wine has rich, rounded and luxurious flavors, including black cherry, cassis, witha spicy finish and a balanced acidity that keeps the wine fresh.
The tannins are polished and provide a strong backbone to the wine, making it an excellent choice for aging.
Is Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon review: Which food pairs well with it?
The full-bodied, tannic structure of the Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon makes it a great choice to pair with hearty and flavorful dishes.
Consider pairing it with a grilled steak, roasted lamb, or a hearty stew.
For a more unconventional pairing, try it with a rich and savory wild mushroom risotto or a bold and flavorful pizza with sausage and mushroom toppings.
Vegetarian options include grilled portobello mushrooms with a balsamic reduction, a hearty vegetable stew made with root vegetables and chickpeas, and a creamy risotto with roasted garlic, wilted spinach, and grated parmesan cheese.
Regardless of what you choose to pair it with, this wine is sure to enhance the flavors of your meal and provide a memorable dining experience.
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its alcohol content?
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon wine’s alcohol content is 15.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Mollydooker?
Here is an extract from the Mollydooker website:
“Our magical tale begins with a love story & a dream to create something fun.“
Conclusion
Experience the bold and fruit-forward style of Australia with Mollydooker’s Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon.
With its rich and luxurious flavors, balanced acidity, and firm tannins, Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon is a standout offering from the winery and a true testament to their commitment to quality.
Whether you’re a fan of Australian wines or a wine connoisseur, this wine is sure to impress and leave a lasting impression.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
