Cape Mentelle Zinfandel 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cape Mentelle
Label Name:
 
Zinfandel
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
87% Zinfandel, 8% Grenache, 5% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 95 pts (Australian Wine Companion). Additional listings report Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~90–91, Wine Spectator 91 and James Suckling ~92 for the 2017 vintage

Tasting Note
Rich black cherry, plum and liquorice with toasted vanilla, cinnamon and earthy spice. Full-bodied, opulent mouthfeel, ripe chewy tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, slow-roast lamb, BBQ pork ribs, pizza, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, hoisin duck, Sichuan-spiced beef; also pairs with rich tomato-based pastas and spicy glazed pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested bush-vine fruit fermented and matured ~18 months in a mix of French (50%), American (25%) and Hungarian (25%) oak (c.50% new); blended and bottled under Stelvin.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1970 by David Hohnen; flagship Wallcliffe Estate planted in the 1970s. Cape Mentelle is a founding Margaret River producer with a long cult following for its Zinfandel.