Cape Mentelle Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018
Sourced from their trio of vineyards again, this vintage sees a much higher percentage of Semillon used in the blend. 44% for this wine, with
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Sourced from their trio of vineyards again, this vintage sees a much higher percentage of Semillon used in the blend. 44% for this wine, with
2021 is proving to be an excellent vintage in the Margaret River region, but one needs a long memory to recall when they were not
The fruit used here is from the Wallcliffe, Trinders and Crossroads vineyards, planted in 1970, 1988 and 2003 respectively. Fermentation was in closed stainless steel
There are times when one feels that the proverbial red-haired stepchild gets more attention than Margaret River Shiraz, when compared to its more illustrious sibling,
From the Trinders and Crossroads vineyards, partly planted as far back as 1971, this stunning Cab includes 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% each of Petit
From the Trinders and Wallcliffe vineyards, with some vines dating back to 1970, making them some of the very oldest in the Margaret River region.
From a trio of vineyards, the best parcels from each are selected for this wine. A blend of 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon, the
This West Aussie classic style sees Savvy joined by 15% Semillon. 2% of the final blend is matured in old French oak before joining the
No edges, no obvious oak, no heavy handedness, no over-the-top alcohols here. If you have been a victim of Zinfandel in the past – and
Again, a blend of fruit sourced from the Crossroads and Chapman vineyards, the grapes are whole bunch pressed before fermentation in barrel. Maturation is in
A fine Margaret River Rosé, dominated by Shiraz (89%) with Grenache making up the remaining 11%. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with the wine left
Possibly a little more barrel time in this Wallcliffe? There is definitely more breadth, more dusty oak, toastiness and creaminess on display which brings added
A superb Wallcliffe release. Captures the Bordeaux white blend style with pitch perfect precision. Opens up with snow pea, green bean, cut grass aromatics in
While this wine scored on a par with the standard Shiraz, it is undoubtedly built for the long haul and in time, the score for
Again, a split of two vineyards for the fruit, but 100% Sauvignon Blanc on this occasion. 80% is fermented in barrels with the remaining 20%
Not shy, this top tier Margaret River Shiraz generates plenty of richness and ripeness and more than a little earthy savouriness. Built around a robust
The Endeavour Group acquired Cape Mentelle from Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton earlier this year. It has moved fast to make some changes to its new
What a seriously stunning wine. This provides compelling evidence of both what a magnificent region the Margaret River is for Cabernet, and how impressive the
From the Wallcliffe vineyard, their Zinfandel vines were planted in 1974. Cape Mentelle have long set the standard for Aussie Zin and, rather sadly, almost
Again from the Wallcliffe vineyard, planted in 1974, maturation was in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak for 16 months, 53% of which
A Cabernet Franc led Bordeaux blend. More Right Bank than Left, with 91% Cabernet Franc out front of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The
The new HH Icon series highlights the best wines from any particular vintage, from a selection of individual barrels. The ’21 vintage has been recognised
The vines in the vineyards providing the fruit for this Cab Franc dominant wine were planted between 1976 and 1988. Cab Franc represents 91% of
A marvellous ensemble production. Fruit from three vineyards, the arrival of a near perfect lead up to vintage and small yields have come together to
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