Cape Mentelle
Margaret River Shiraz
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
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
Right in my drinking window. 17 years young. Everything fully integrated made this incredibly drinkable. I really liked the purity of the fruit which wasn't forced nor reinforced with too much oak or acid. Delicious. Drink more now.
Right in my drinking window. 17 years young. Everything fully integrated made this incredibly drinkable. I really liked the purity of the fruit which wasn't forced nor reinforced with too much oak or acid. Delicious. Drink more now.
May 10th, 2021Deep 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
Thursday options because Friday is too far away.
Amazing wine in its optimal window 🙏🏼
Thursday options because Friday is too far away.
Amazing wine in its optimal window 🙏🏼
A little tired but opening up as well.
A little tired but opening up as well.
1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2014Adelaide hills meets Mclaren vale. It's ok.
Adelaide hills meets Mclaren vale. It's ok.
Aug 21st, 2015
Undercurrents of warm sweet spice on the nose. Not heavy on the pallet but still has heaps of flavour.
Strangely the tannins seemed to multiply with time in the glass and some more time saw them loosen up. Great!
Thanks Tanya!
Undercurrents of warm sweet spice on the nose. Not heavy on the pallet but still has heaps of flavour.
Strangely the tannins seemed to multiply with time in the glass and some more time saw them loosen up. Great!
Thanks Tanya!
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, 2015Cape Mentelle's best wine in my opinion, and this vintage on song.
Cape Mentelle's best wine in my opinion, and this vintage on song.
Aug 4th, 2014
Overwhelmingly peppery and lingering peppery. Did not enjoy this.
Overwhelmingly peppery and lingering peppery. Did not enjoy this.
May 9th, 2021