Description
Cape Mentelle has a rich history of exceptional quality and consistency with Cabernet Sauvignon from a pioneering producer in Margaret River in the early 1970’s to a benchmark winery today.
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 vintage is a deep dark garnet with black plum edges.
The aromatics are deep and complex consisting of a mineral blackcurrant core with touches of anise, bay leaves and dark chocolate.
Rich elements of rosemary, spearmint and moist forest floor reveal themselves as the tightly wound profile gently unfurls.
The palate has a powerful rush of cocoa powder, with dark forest berry fruits of blackcurrant and mulberry, peppered with notes of spiced ginger and caramel toffee.
The seamlessly integrated palate of powdery tannins frame the perfectly weighted earthiness and fruit, giving a long texture that harks of the saline coastal influence.
90/5/5% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/petit verdot.
Hand-picked fruit, on skins for up to 91 days.
Matured for 18 months in mainly French oak (10% Hungarian), 58% new.
2017 was cool and wet, yet here is responsible for a wine that is ripe and rich.
The red fruit on the palate has both density and power, yet is nuanced by a soft, leafy, floral character.
The palate is plush and bolstered by oak, which is making a significant impact right now, but the tannins remain fine.
Clove bud and aniseed lace together through the finish.
The length of flavour is the ultimate testament to quality here.
– Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Petit Verdot 5%, Merlot 5% Country – Australia Region – Margaret River, Western Australia Vintage – 2017 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14.5%
