Cape Mentelle

Trinders Vineyard Cabernet Merlot

8.945 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.1

2004 vintage - tasted over 2 nights - great Cabernet nose with eucalyptus & herbs - first taste was a bit brutal, though second night showed a well rounded & integrated Cab Merlot - overall, pretty good!

2004 vintage - tasted over 2 nights - great Cabernet nose with eucalyptus & herbs - first taste was a bit brutal, though second night showed a well rounded & integrated Cab Merlot - overall, pretty good!

Jun 10th, 2015
Bob McDonald

As a 2nd or 3rd string Margaret River Cab or Cab blend not in the top echelon. I love the Cape M flagship but the 2012 Trinders showed under ripe green Cab flavours with some bitterness. Not in the same league as the Voyager Girt by Sea or the Woodlands Cab Merlot. All for the same price of approx $20 to $25. 16 points.

As a 2nd or 3rd string Margaret River Cab or Cab blend not in the top echelon. I love the Cape M flagship but the 2012 Trinders showed under ripe green Cab flavours with some bitterness. Not in the same league as the Voyager Girt by Sea or the Woodlands Cab Merlot. All for the same price of approx $20 to $25. 16 points.

Mar 27th, 2015
Louise Krepp

Nice and light, almost like a pinot but full bodied flavor. I like it.

Nice and light, almost like a pinot but full bodied flavor. I like it.

May 29th, 2020
Paul Taylor

Ok

Nov 27th, 2018
Jeremy Monaghan

Great wine for the price!!

Great wine for the price!!

Oct 1st, 2018
Matthew Connolly

Mod body, med intensity, low alcohol, low acidity, mod to high tannins

Mod body, med intensity, low alcohol, low acidity, mod to high tannins

Jun 19th, 2017
Lars Huneke

Australien Bordeaux style. Earthy, leathery on the nose, fruit on the palate; plum. Full bodied, complex and spicy. Long lingering flavor. Just past it's peak. Great value.
Rounder, fuller and better the next day.

Australien Bordeaux style. Earthy, leathery on the nose, fruit on the palate; plum. Full bodied, complex and spicy. Long lingering flavor. Just past it's peak. Great value.
Rounder, fuller and better the next day.

Feb 20th, 2017
Willem Boshoff

All the signs of a great vintage! Where is Betty?? :)

All the signs of a great vintage! Where is Betty?? :)

Nov 27th, 2016
Willem Boshoff

Aged well but uncomplicated. Better on day two.

Aged well but uncomplicated. Better on day two.

May 17th, 2016
Marshall H

"It didn't touch my heart" - Jaime

"It didn't touch my heart" - Jaime

Dec 3rd, 2015