Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon Blend

8.7244 ratings
8.839 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
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9.1

Brilliant silver-straw. Lime zest, honeysuckle, succulent herbs and chalky minerals on the incisive nose. Dry, tightly focused and lithe on the palate, offering intense citrus and orchard fruit flavors that reveal a hint of waxiness and a refreshingly bitter quinine note. Shows a delicate touch and finishes clean, nervy and quite long, with resonating mineral character and a hint of lemon thyme. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2021)

Brilliant silver-straw. Lime zest, honeysuckle, succulent herbs and chalky minerals on the incisive nose. Dry, tightly focused and lithe on the palate, offering intense citrus and orchard fruit flavors that reveal a hint of waxiness and a refreshingly bitter quinine note. Shows a delicate touch and finishes clean, nervy and quite long, with resonating mineral character and a hint of lemon thyme. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2021)

Jul 15th, 2021
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

1am guilty pleasures wine.

1am guilty pleasures wine.

Oct 26th, 2019
Shengli Hu

Citrus, melon, a bit creamy on second sip. Grassy on the finish.

Citrus, melon, a bit creamy on second sip. Grassy on the finish.

Nov 2nd, 2017
Shay A
9.0

The winemaker from Cape Mentelle was touring through TX and stopped by Classic Wine Storage for a quick tasting.

This was served too cold at first. It was like biting in to an underripe Granny Smith Apple. Lots of tartness with a touch of sweetness. Grapefruit and melon showed up after it warmed in the glass. Finish rounded out too.

The winemaker from Cape Mentelle was touring through TX and stopped by Classic Wine Storage for a quick tasting.

This was served too cold at first. It was like biting in to an underripe Granny Smith Apple. Lots of tartness with a touch of sweetness. Grapefruit and melon showed up after it warmed in the glass. Finish rounded out too.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2019
Franck Gestin

More on the Sauvignon side than on the Semillon (a hint of honey)

More on the Sauvignon side than on the Semillon (a hint of honey)

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2014
Adam Dromi

A perfect summer sipper

A perfect summer sipper

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2014
Adam Dromi

Great summer drinker

Great summer drinker

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2014
Paul Masson

Name two better blending partners than Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

Name two better blending partners than Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

Mar 31st, 2017
Ryan Wofford

Floral crisp med plus acidity

Floral crisp med plus acidity

Oct 12th, 2016
Bob McDonald

Cape Mentelles prestigious Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend with the addition of barrel ferment like a White Bordeaux. Nose of orange fruit flesh along with grapefruit notes. Medium plus acid which will allow this to be cellared. The winery says up to 15 years.

Cape Mentelles prestigious Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend with the addition of barrel ferment like a White Bordeaux. Nose of orange fruit flesh along with grapefruit notes. Medium plus acid which will allow this to be cellared. The winery says up to 15 years.

Sep 4th, 2016