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Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon(2004)
- Winery:
- Cape Mentelle Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Type:
- Color:
- Red
- User Tags:
- red grape, cabernet sauvignon, fruits, berry, soil, black currant, resinous, oak - heavy, region, color descriptors
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Cellarbrations on Lt Collins
- Aristocratic- firm and artfully balanced- with a lightly herbal and violet-like scent of briary fruit and classy new oak. Its deep flavours of small berries- dark cherries- plums and cassis overlie nuances of dried herbs- undergrowth- charcuterie-like complexity and toasty- cedary dark chocolate oak. Long and vibrant- its pristine palate is supported by firm- grainy and powdery tannins- before finishing with persistent and slightly meaty dark fruit. (Margaret River- $75 retail- approx.- 96 points- drink 2016-2024+) Jeremy Oliver A delicious wine- flowing harmoniously across the read more...tongue- yet with the structure expected of cabernet the vibrant cassis and blackcurrant fruit produces the magic. 14.5º alc. Rating 94 points Drink 2019 Date Tasted Apr 08 James Halliday Cape Mentelle Cape Mentelle Vineyards- established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates- is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions- Margaret River enjoys a maritime location- with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970- there are today over 90 hectares under vine and the winery- constructed in 1977- crushes about 1-000 tonnes of fruit from estate vineyards and contract grown fruit sourced from within the region. Primary plantings are of cabernet sauvignon- semillon and sauvignon blanc with smaller amounts of shiraz- zinfandel- merlot and chardonnay. Cape MentelleCape Mentelle Cabernet SauvignonA modern great- but a proudly individual style apparently made with as much deference to the top cabernets of California as those from Bordeaux. Something of a paradox because it is a rich- powerful wine yet is still able to reveal delicacy and complexity with age. A benchmark Margaret River style. Jeremy Oliver Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon a single vineyard wine enjoyed impressive beginnings- with the highly prized Melbourne Wine Show Jimmy Watson Trophies for both the 1982 and 1983 vintages. The Walcliffe Vineyard- planted by founder David Hohnen between 1970 and 1973- is located in the cooler southern sub-region of Margaret River. The vines essentially dry grown are anchored in gravel laterite soils derived from decomposed ironstone over gravel/clay subsoils. After fermentation it is matured for around 21 months in a combination of new (30%) and of French oak barrels from Nevers- Alliers and Troncais. This marvelously concentrated but muscular Margaret River Cabernet is a benchmark style with cedar/mocha/blackcurrant fruit characters and chocolaty/sinewy tannin structure. A top notch Margaret River Cabernet. Andrew Caillard MW (hide)
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Source:
Cellarbrations on Lt Collins
- Aristocratic- firm and artfully balanced- with a lightly herbal and violet-like scent of briary fruit and classy new oak. Its deep flavours of small berries- dark cherries- plums and cassis overlie nuances of dried herbs- undergrowth- charcuterie-like complexity and toasty- cedary dark chocolate oak. Long and vibrant- its pristine palate is supported by firm- grainy and powdery tannins- before finishing with persistent and slightly meaty dark fruit. (Margaret River- $75 retail- approx.- 96 points- drink 2016-2024+) Jeremy Oliver A delicious wine- flowing harmoniously across the read more...tongue- yet with the structure expected of cabernet the vibrant cassis and blackcurrant fruit produces the magic. 14.5º alc. Rating 94 points Drink 2019 Date Tasted Apr 08 James Halliday Cape Mentelle Cape Mentelle Vineyards- established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates- is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions- Margaret River enjoys a maritime location- with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970- there are today over 90 hectares under vine and the winery- constructed in 1977- crushes about 1-000 tonnes of fruit from estate vineyards and contract grown fruit sourced from within the region. Primary plantings are of cabernet sauvignon- semillon and sauvignon blanc with smaller amounts of shiraz- zinfandel- merlot and chardonnay. Cape MentelleCape Mentelle Cabernet SauvignonA modern great- but a proudly individual style apparently made with as much deference to the top cabernets of California as those from Bordeaux. Something of a paradox because it is a rich- powerful wine yet is still able to reveal delicacy and complexity with age. A benchmark Margaret River style. Jeremy Oliver Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon a single vineyard wine enjoyed impressive beginnings- with the highly prized Melbourne Wine Show Jimmy Watson Trophies for both the 1982 and 1983 vintages. The Walcliffe Vineyard- planted by founder David Hohnen between 1970 and 1973- is located in the cooler southern sub-region of Margaret River. The vines essentially dry grown are anchored in gravel laterite soils derived from decomposed ironstone over gravel/clay subsoils. After fermentation it is matured for around 21 months in a combination of new (30%) and of French oak barrels from Nevers- Alliers and Troncais. This marvelously concentrated but muscular Margaret River Cabernet is a benchmark style with cedar/mocha/blackcurrant fruit characters and chocolaty/sinewy tannin structure. A top notch Margaret River Cabernet. Andrew Caillard MW (hide)
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Source:
Cellarbrations on Lt Collins
- document.getElementById("NoProductImage").innerHTML = ""; Aristocratic- firm and artfully balanced- with a lightly herbal and violet-like scent of briary fruit and classy new oak. Its deep flavours of small berries- dark cherries- plums and cassis overlie nuances of dried herbs- undergrowth- charcuterie-like complexity and toasty- cedary dark chocolate oak. Long and vibrant- its pristine palate is supported by firm- grainy and powdery tannins- before finishing with persistent and slightly meaty dark fruit. (Margaret River- $75 retail- approx.- 96 points- read more...drink 2016-2024+) Jeremy Oliver A delicious wine- flowing harmoniously across the tongue- yet with the structure expected of cabernet the vibrant cassis and blackcurrant fruit produces the magic. 14.5° alc. Rating 94 points Drink 2019 Date Tasted Apr 08 James Halliday Cape Mentelle Cape Mentelle Vineyards- established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates- is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions- Margaret River enjoys a maritime location- with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970- there are today over 90 hectares under vine and the winery- constructed in 1977- crushes about 1-000 tonnes of fruit from estate vineyards and contract grown fruit sourced from within the region. Primary plantings are of cabernet sauvignon- semillon and sauvignon blanc with smaller amounts of shiraz- zinfandel- merlot and chardonnay. Cape MentelleCape Mentelle Cabernet SauvignonA modern great- but a proudly individual style apparently made with as much deference to the top cabernets of California as those from Bordeaux. Something of a paradox because it is a rich- powerful wine yet is still able to reveal delicacy and complexity with age. A benchmark Margaret River style. Jeremy Oliver Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon - a single vineyard wine - enjoyed impressive beginnings- with the highly prized Melbourne Wine Show Jimmy Watson Trophies for both the 1982 and 1983 vintages. The Walcliffe Vineyard- planted by founder David Hohnen between 1970 and 1973- is located in the cooler southern sub-region of Margaret River. The vines - essentially dry grown - are anchored in gravel laterite soils derived from decomposed ironstone over gravel/clay subsoils. After fermentation it is matured for around 21 months in a combination of new (30%) and of French oak barrels from Nevers- Alliers and Troncais. This marvelously concentrated but muscular Margaret River Cabernet is a benchmark style with cedar/mocha/blackcurrant fruit characters and chocolaty/sinewy tannin structure. A top notch Margaret River Cabernet. Andrew Caillard MW (hide)
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Source:
Cellarbrations on Lt Collins
- Aristocratic- firm and artfully balanced- with a lightly herbal and violet-like scent of briary fruit and classy new oak. Its deep flavours of small berries- dark cherries- plums and cassis overlie nuances of dried herbs- undergrowth- charcuterie-like complexity and toasty- cedary dark chocolate oak. Long and vibrant- its pristine palate is supported by firm- grainy and powdery tannins- before finishing with persistent and slightly meaty dark fruit. (Margaret River- $75 retail- approx.- 96 points- drink 2016-2024+) Jeremy Oliver A delicious wine- flowing harmoniously across the read more...tongue- yet with the structure expected of cabernet the vibrant cassis and blackcurrant fruit produces the magic. 14.5° alc. Rating 94 points Drink 2019 Date Tasted Apr 08 James Halliday Cape Mentelle Cape Mentelle Vineyards- established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates- is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions- Margaret River enjoys a maritime location- with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970- there are today over 90 hectares under vine and the winery- constructed in 1977- crushes about 1-000 tonnes of fruit from estate vineyards and contract grown fruit sourced from within the region. Primary plantings are of cabernet sauvignon- semillon and sauvignon blanc with smaller amounts of shiraz- zinfandel- merlot and chardonnay. Cape MentelleCape Mentelle Cabernet SauvignonA modern great- but a proudly individual style apparently made with as much deference to the top cabernets of California as those from Bordeaux. Something of a paradox because it is a rich- powerful wine yet is still able to reveal delicacy and complexity with age. A benchmark Margaret River style. Jeremy Oliver Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon - a single vineyard wine - enjoyed impressive beginnings- with the highly prized Melbourne Wine Show Jimmy Watson Trophies for both the 1982 and 1983 vintages. The Walcliffe Vineyard- planted by founder David Hohnen between 1970 and 1973- is located in the cooler southern sub-region of Margaret River. The vines - essentially dry grown - are anchored in gravel laterite soils derived from decomposed ironstone over gravel/clay subsoils. After fermentation it is matured for around 21 months in a combination of new (30%) and of French oak barrels from Nevers- Alliers and Troncais. This marvelously concentrated but muscular Margaret River Cabernet is a benchmark style with cedar/mocha/blackcurrant fruit characters and chocolaty/sinewy tannin structure. A top notch Margaret River Cabernet. Andrew Caillard MW (hide)
