Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Shiraz

8.911 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Nothing to add much to my notes of 67 weeks ago except to say it is not showing as much oak now as it was then. Black pepper notes. As written before I feel Margaret River is best suited to Cabernet but if you are going to grow Shiraz it needs to be in the south where Cape Mentelle and Voyager are situated. Not so much in Wilyabrup in the north of Margaret River. Tasted the last bottle 50 weeks later on 27th August 2022 with similar notes - black pepper and black cherry notes. Probably one of the better Shiraz from Margaret River.

Nothing to add much to my notes of 67 weeks ago except to say it is not showing as much oak now as it was then. Black pepper notes. As written before I feel Margaret River is best suited to Cabernet but if you are going to grow Shiraz it needs to be in the south where Cape Mentelle and Voyager are situated. Not so much in Wilyabrup in the north of Margaret River. Tasted the last bottle 50 weeks later on 27th August 2022 with similar notes - black pepper and black cherry notes. Probably one of the better Shiraz from Margaret River.

Sep 4th, 2021
Bob McDonald

Deep crimson in colour. Noticeable oak and spice on nose. Medium to full bodied. Red and black fruits on palate- plum and blueberry notes sadly dominated by the Oak. As mentioned in other posts I believe Margaret River is much better suited to Cabernet and blends rather than Shiraz - no better exemplified than the 2 offerings from this well performed winery - Cape Mentelle. Tasted again 19 weeks later. Similar sentiments as above but this time more Northern Rhone in style with black pepper, plum and dried meats. Pretty good actually. Will drink remaining 2 bottles over the next 3 to 4 years. Score 2nd time is 93 points.

Deep crimson in colour. Noticeable oak and spice on nose. Medium to full bodied. Red and black fruits on palate- plum and blueberry notes sadly dominated by the Oak. As mentioned in other posts I believe Margaret River is much better suited to Cabernet and blends rather than Shiraz - no better exemplified than the 2 offerings from this well performed winery - Cape Mentelle. Tasted again 19 weeks later. Similar sentiments as above but this time more Northern Rhone in style with black pepper, plum and dried meats. Pretty good actually. Will drink remaining 2 bottles over the next 3 to 4 years. Score 2nd time is 93 points.

May 17th, 2020
Trevor Maskell

Gorgeous wind from a great vintage. Extremely well balanced and focused. Beautiful natural tannins and fruit harmony. One of this years greats.

Gorgeous wind from a great vintage. Extremely well balanced and focused. Beautiful natural tannins and fruit harmony. One of this years greats.

Mar 31st, 2015
Alec Jeffery

Underrated Shiraz from Margaret River, great value from a top producer.

Underrated Shiraz from Margaret River, great value from a top producer.

Dec 30th, 2018
Magdalene Mulandi

Fruity with a bit of spice.

Fruity with a bit of spice.

Jul 26th, 2015
Romain Maunier

Young and tannic red fruit slightly jammy rich not balanced

Young and tannic red fruit slightly jammy rich not balanced

Nov 4th, 2012
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.8

Gilles had this 11 years ago

Gilles had this 11 years ago

Nov 1st, 2013
Tom King

Tom had this 5 years ago

Tom had this 5 years ago

Mar 1st, 2020
Yeowch Lee

Yeowch had this 10 years ago

Yeowch had this 10 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2014
Seiichiro S

Seiichiro had this 12 years ago

Seiichiro had this 12 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2013