Peter Lehmann

Mentor Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.17 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Brief notes. I’ve never rated Cabernet from the Barossa as high as Cab from other SA areas like Coonawarra or McLaren Vale but this Mentor was very good. Very dark in colour with leafy black currant notes. Matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads the influence from which has been totally absorbed/resolved. Perfect balance. See previous note from February 2020.

Brief notes. I’ve never rated Cabernet from the Barossa as high as Cab from other SA areas like Coonawarra or McLaren Vale but this Mentor was very good. Very dark in colour with leafy black currant notes. Matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads the influence from which has been totally absorbed/resolved. Perfect balance. See previous note from February 2020.

Jul 12th, 2023
Bob McDonald

Dusty, mint, tomato leaf and vanilla aromas. On the medium bodied palate with this Bordeaux blend which also adds Shiraz and Malbec there are black currant and savoury flavours. Finishes with some astringency. I have always thought the Barossa Valley is best suited to Shiraz personally although there are some historic blocks of Cabernet like Penfolds Block 42 which can produce some amazing Cabernet from ancient vines in the Barossa.

Dusty, mint, tomato leaf and vanilla aromas. On the medium bodied palate with this Bordeaux blend which also adds Shiraz and Malbec there are black currant and savoury flavours. Finishes with some astringency. I have always thought the Barossa Valley is best suited to Shiraz personally although there are some historic blocks of Cabernet like Penfolds Block 42 which can produce some amazing Cabernet from ancient vines in the Barossa.

Feb 14th, 2020
Bob McDonald

Better than expected for a Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon. I have traditionally thought that Barossa is best suited to Shiraz and Coonawarra better for Cabernet but obviously there are occasions where vice versa applies. Proper Cabernet descriptors of Mint Tomato Leaf and Blackberry. Oak is there but in balance with the ripe fruit with fine persistent tannins. All round a good effort.

Better than expected for a Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon. I have traditionally thought that Barossa is best suited to Shiraz and Coonawarra better for Cabernet but obviously there are occasions where vice versa applies. Proper Cabernet descriptors of Mint Tomato Leaf and Blackberry. Oak is there but in balance with the ripe fruit with fine persistent tannins. All round a good effort.

Apr 26th, 2019
Rory McCallum

Mentor magnum

Mentor magnum

Oct 22nd, 2014
Camila Pintarelli

Camila had this 7 years ago

Camila had this 7 years ago

Jan 21st, 2017
Gareth Hogan

Gareth had this 8 years ago

Gareth had this 8 years ago

Jun 21st, 2016
Mick Dowling

Mick had this 9 years ago

Mick had this 9 years ago

Jul 20th, 2015
Kelly Haught

Kelly had this 11 years ago

Kelly had this 11 years ago

Sep 20th, 2013