Maker Notes

Driven by a desire to explore our extensive cool climate Sauvignon Blanc sources, we created this blend from some of our finest parcels to illuminate the fruit purity and varietal expression of our special sites. A wine of tension and drive providing immediate enjoyment, or rewarding with careful cellaring.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Pale straw colour with brilliant green edges.

NOSE: The intense aromas of pink grapefruit, lychee, guava and white nectarine are enhanced by a touch of jasmine flower, camomile and fresh lime.

PALATE: On the palate flavours of lemon zest, passion fruit pips, citrus blossom and rockmelon with saline edges are displayed. The supple texture coupled with driving minerality create an elegant wine with a punchy citrus peel finish.

Shiraz and cabernet sauvignon have been blended in Australia since the late 19th century, in a style that uniquely combines the plush and savory notes of the shiraz with the elegance, length and structure of the Cabernet. With this wine, Cape Mentelle reconnects with Australian wine traditions and blends these two outstanding varieties from the Margaret River region, creating a rich, deeply textured and complex wine.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Deep dark cherry with intense red edges.

NOSE: The aromatics are nuanced and complex; dark black forest berry fruit, sweet paprika and toasted cinnamon overlay intense smoked charcuterie. Finer nuances of cocoa powder, umami and roasted lamb entwined with leather and tobacco undertones combined with sage and spearmint notes.

PALATE: The palate is rich and powerful displaying plum, cranberry and ripe black forest berry fruits of boysenberry and blackcurrant overlaying cured charcuterie and roasted coffee bean. Oak tones of vanilla pod, roasted walnut and mocha interlace with toffee and molasses notes. The tannins are elegant and round with great volume.