Cape Mentelle

Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.015 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Weijie Shi (Jay)

38%Cabernet Sauvignon+37%Merlot+25%Cabernet Franc. Medium ruby color. Very smoky, burnt wood, cigar box and leather right away on the nose, integrated with nice black currant, red cherry, plum and blueberry. Medium+ body, high acidity, grippy tannins, nice mocha and dark chocolate on the palate. Little bit over-oaked in my opinion, reserved style. Definitely need decanting. 13.5% alc. 2012 vintage

38%Cabernet Sauvignon+37%Merlot+25%Cabernet Franc. Medium ruby color. Very smoky, burnt wood, cigar box and leather right away on the nose, integrated with nice black currant, red cherry, plum and blueberry. Medium+ body, high acidity, grippy tannins, nice mocha and dark chocolate on the palate. Little bit over-oaked in my opinion, reserved style. Definitely need decanting. 13.5% alc. 2012 vintage

Aug 12th, 2017
Scott Rowe

An enjoyable blend. A little more approachable now or short term.

An enjoyable blend. A little more approachable now or short term.

Aug 21st, 2015
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

Margaret River; blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc; so rounded, so peachy almost possible to detect varietal traits, so the blending is impeccable; streamline of juicy, minty, contained but delectable fruit flavours, wood plays little influence as does tannin; makes it more gulpable for masses; no tannin backbone, just juicy softness; #newwave #drinkaussie #drinkwa #westernaustralia #margaretriver #capementelle #wilyabrup #cmf #AUD50 #13.5% ; Wilyabrup is a sub-region of Margaret River known for top cabernet; interesting way to name a wine.

Margaret River; blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc; so rounded, so peachy almost possible to detect varietal traits, so the blending is impeccable; streamline of juicy, minty, contained but delectable fruit flavours, wood plays little influence as does tannin; makes it more gulpable for masses; no tannin backbone, just juicy softness; #newwave #drinkaussie #drinkwa #westernaustralia #margaretriver #capementelle #wilyabrup #cmf #AUD50 #13.5% ; Wilyabrup is a sub-region of Margaret River known for top cabernet; interesting way to name a wine.

Aug 17th, 2015
John Needham CSW

Great Bordeaux Blend from the Margaret River in Western Australia. Nice nose with hints of red fruit, licorice, and spice. The taste is somewhat old world, there is fruit, but it seems more earthy to me. Nice change from the big Fruit bombs I have been drinking lately.

Great Bordeaux Blend from the Margaret River in Western Australia. Nice nose with hints of red fruit, licorice, and spice. The taste is somewhat old world, there is fruit, but it seems more earthy to me. Nice change from the big Fruit bombs I have been drinking lately.

Jan 23rd, 2015
Jeff Miller

Was really surprised when I tasted this yesterday and ended up buying a couple of bottles. Very prominent nose of red currant, rolled tobacco leaf and mint with a slight whiff of cedar. Very Bordeaux-esque; like a cross between a right bank Merlot and a young St Julien. On the palate is a combination of red fruit, plum skin, and a pleasant peppery savoriness. Very good QPR at $30 a bottle. Heard this is the last batch from this vineyard as the old vines are being ripped out and replanted. Get as much as you can. It's worth it.

Was really surprised when I tasted this yesterday and ended up buying a couple of bottles. Very prominent nose of red currant, rolled tobacco leaf and mint with a slight whiff of cedar. Very Bordeaux-esque; like a cross between a right bank Merlot and a young St Julien. On the palate is a combination of red fruit, plum skin, and a pleasant peppery savoriness. Very good QPR at $30 a bottle. Heard this is the last batch from this vineyard as the old vines are being ripped out and replanted. Get as much as you can. It's worth it.

Aug 21st, 2017
Ed Tostanoski

Pleasantly surprised - not the fruit bomb I expected.

Pleasantly surprised - not the fruit bomb I expected.

Aug 7th, 2016
Jocholla

Vanilla, nice fruit, lovely take on a Bordeaux blend.

Vanilla, nice fruit, lovely take on a Bordeaux blend.

Sep 25th, 2015
Sarah Best

Plush, rich flavors that coat the palate and linger with Dutch cocoa, coffee, and black cherries.

Plush, rich flavors that coat the palate and linger with Dutch cocoa, coffee, and black cherries.

Jun 23rd, 2015
Clement Cariot

Sommelier Bleu Provence

9.0

Clement had this 9 years ago

Clement had this 9 years ago

Mar 4th, 2016
Darrin Mak

Darrin had this 11 years ago

Darrin had this 11 years ago

Dec 30th, 2013