Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2008
$3299each
$395DOZEN
WineryCape Mentelle
Fruit Shiraz
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
Each $32.99
$395.00
Currently out of stock
Cape Mentelle draws inspiration from the tasty red styles of Vallée du Rhône. Fruit is treated to an old world style of vinification, aimed at retaining all the well defined Margaret River fruit characters, along with the more savoury, spicy elements of the vineyard. Growing season 2008 was quickly recognized by industry pundits as a great vintage year, yielding red wines of excellent tannin structure and exquisite length. The archetypal Margaret River Shiraz, endowed with alluring bouquets, a dense palate and ripe, gripping tannins.
Shiraz is sourced from estate vineyards at Wallcliffe and Trinders, along with a component from a 38 year old site in Wilyabrup. Soils are predominantly deep sandy loams with high lateritic gravel content over clay. Shoot and leaf removal techniques are employed, ensuring a balance between fruit exposure to light whilst providing protection from the midday sun. Grapes are vinified in a combination of open and static fermenters, managed by regular plunging and pumpovers. All batches are basket pressed and transferred to large oak vats for malolactic. The finished wine was matured fourteen months in a selection of new and seasoned, predominantly Burgundy coopered French oak barriques. Alcohol 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Dark red with crimson hues. Blueberry, dark cherry and ripe plum, cinnamon and anise. Fragrant violet and lightly roasted coffee bean formulate a complex and expressive nose. A vibrant core of blueberry, mulberry and hints of raspberry, are well balanced by savoury, cocoa oak. The palate is fine, elegant and focussed, finishing with gravelly, structural tannins.
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More About Cape Mentelle Wines
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»