Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Semillon
$2399each
$287DOZEN
WineryCape Mentelle
Fruit SauvBlanc Semillon
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
Each $23.99
$287.00
Currently out of stock
Cape Mentelle take a minimalist approach towards this classic Margaret River style of white. The aim is to preserve as much fruit intensity and regional character as possible, whilst achieving a soundly structured, finely balanced wine. Cape Mentelle accentuates the freshness and vitality of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, enriched by the added complexity and bonus palate weight, delivered through a measure of barrel ferments and a term of age, infusing flavours and texture whilst resting on sedimentery lees.
The lion's share of fruit comes from the cooler southern half of Margaret River, notably the estate's own Chapman Brook Vineyard and other choice sites. Various canopy management methods are used, with the objective being to maximise fruit flavour development. Soils are geologically ancient, free draining sandy loams with a high percentage of lateritic gravel. Emphasis is placed on capturing vibrant fresh flavours with clean acidity. Fruit is generally harvested throughout the chill of night to take advantage of cooler temperatures. Vinified mostly in fermenters, a component is treated to a selection of new and seasoned French oak barriques, followed by a term on yeast lees before the final assemblage.
TASTING NOTES
Pale straw with lime green hues. Punchy lifted aromatics of lemon blossom, blackcurrants and papaya with subtle hints of fresh thyme and cordite. Medium to full flavoured with fine textures. Limes, apples, lychee and honeydew melon characters are framed by juicy acidity, providing great length of flavour. Drink young and fresh alongside whiting or crab.
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About the Cape Mentelle Winery
Cape Mentelle is situated mid-way between the township of Margaret River and the popular surfing beaches of Prevelly
Its spacious, rammed earth Tasting Cellar offers a comprehensive range of wines for sampling and sale, including special Cellar Door releases normally unavailable through retail outlets. The Cellar looks through to the winery's barrel hall, home to over several hundred oak barriques of quietly maturing cabernet. Professional and friendly staff provide excellent service and are well-informed about all aspects of wine production. Cape Mentelle»