Cape Mentelle
Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Solid Cab no matter the occasion. Worth the asking price though? The jury is still out on that one.
Solid Cab no matter the occasion. Worth the asking price though? The jury is still out on that one.
Jan 1st, 2018This is a serious wine but it took a while to reach this decision-2 days of breathing in a closed decanter. 2012 Cape Mentelle Cabernet 2012 (AUD 91); 91% cabernet with drizzles of franc, merlot, verdot. Screwcaps do strange things: in this case tighten the wine up to be un-expressive; was lovely fruit, balanced ripeness and oak fruition; just so simple without tannin dryness opened fresh. On breathing a little oxidation (that word!) teased out the dryness and weight 14.5%; #margaretriver #structure #drinkearly ; clearly sold to drink now, future aging is of interest??
This is a serious wine but it took a while to reach this decision-2 days of breathing in a closed decanter. 2012 Cape Mentelle Cabernet 2012 (AUD 91); 91% cabernet with drizzles of franc, merlot, verdot. Screwcaps do strange things: in this case tighten the wine up to be un-expressive; was lovely fruit, balanced ripeness and oak fruition; just so simple without tannin dryness opened fresh. On breathing a little oxidation (that word!) teased out the dryness and weight 14.5%; #margaretriver #structure #drinkearly ; clearly sold to drink now, future aging is of interest??
2 people found it helpfulSep 17th, 2014
Ripe but racy. Layers will unfold with air
Ripe but racy. Layers will unfold with air
Nov 6th, 2015Damn good, 10 years from now will be absolutely next level.
Damn good, 10 years from now will be absolutely next level.
Aug 21st, 2015
Surprisingly upfront for current release - great structure - huge markup in the restaurant but knocked back by $80 to the Zin price which had sold out - pretty happy
Surprisingly upfront for current release - great structure - huge markup in the restaurant but knocked back by $80 to the Zin price which had sold out - pretty happy
Jul 30th, 2015
Margaret River Cabernet Benchmarking! Three big guns shone through! #FilthyNowVino Cape Mentelle at $75 was poised and layered. Cullen Diana Magdelaine had an extra edge of personality & intrigue. Miss Wood a great core of fruit, looked a little ragged today. Time should help it settle into it's skin. At about $25 the Hayshed Hill was the value wine in the pack. Ringbolts and Vasse Felix wines had a angularity and hardness about them. #CabernetSauvignon #Wine #MargaretRiver
Margaret River Cabernet Benchmarking! Three big guns shone through! #FilthyNowVino Cape Mentelle at $75 was poised and layered. Cullen Diana Magdelaine had an extra edge of personality & intrigue. Miss Wood a great core of fruit, looked a little ragged today. Time should help it settle into it's skin. At about $25 the Hayshed Hill was the value wine in the pack. Ringbolts and Vasse Felix wines had a angularity and hardness about them. #CabernetSauvignon #Wine #MargaretRiver
Mar 22nd, 2015
This is a nice, complex wine. Mint, black pepper, rubber, and dandelion greens on the nose but dark chocolate and tart cherry on the palate. It just continues to evolve.
This is a nice, complex wine. Mint, black pepper, rubber, and dandelion greens on the nose but dark chocolate and tart cherry on the palate. It just continues to evolve.
Jan 29th, 2016
Cocoa, deep fruit but not overly ripe, slight bay leaf to add balance. Wonderful trade lunch and big thanks to Cameron Murphy.
Cocoa, deep fruit but not overly ripe, slight bay leaf to add balance. Wonderful trade lunch and big thanks to Cameron Murphy.
Sep 25th, 2015
Lovely nose of black currant, plums, violets and butterscotch. The tight acidity and youthful tannin structures creates harmony in the mouthfeel between the fruit and fresh molasses on the finish.
Lovely nose of black currant, plums, violets and butterscotch. The tight acidity and youthful tannin structures creates harmony in the mouthfeel between the fruit and fresh molasses on the finish.
Jul 30th, 2015