Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cape Mentelle
Label Name:
 
Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (98%), Viognier (2%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Stuart Knox 95 (Real Review); James Halliday Wine Companion 95; Wine Pilot 95. Cellar notes and multiple high scores from critics; cellaring potential ~10–15 years

Tasting Note
Dark garnet with blood orange, cocoa and dark plums. Aromas of dried lavender, spice and smoky-toasty oak. Palate opulent: black cherry, dark soy, forest floor, silky ripe tannins and a persistent cigar-toasted almond finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, ribeye, Texan BBQ pork ribs, aged cheddar, bresaola. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, Szechuan-style beef, soy-braised short ribs, tomato-date tagine.

Production Method
Fruit destemmed and lightly crushed; some lots co-fermented with Viognier. Wild and selected yeasts, punchdowns/pump-overs and delestage; long macerations (33–44 days). Basket-pressed, MLF in French/Hungarian oak and ~19 months barrel aging; bottled unfined.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1970 by David Hohnen, Cape Mentelle is one of Margaret River’s founding wineries, owning multiple estate vineyards (Wallcliffe, Trinders, Chapman). Renowned for premium Cabernet and Shiraz production and sustainable viticulture.