Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
- $110
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The team at Cape Mentelle cited the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon as a triumph – and it is easy to see why. Although slightly shy upon first look, this wine opens up beautifully and reveals the full extent of the attention to detail in both vineyard and winery. Cape Mentelle have some very fancy machinery that essentially selects individual, 10 out of 10, superstar berries from the sorting table, resulting in wine that is pure, precise and perfect.
This is classic and poised, long and layered, with graphite minerality and dense, cocoa powder tannins. The palate shows roasted meats, supple red fruits, rosemary and delicate spice. A quick decant (I suggest doing it while your rack of lamb is resting) will enhance the drinking experience and ensure all the charms and complexities of this wine are celebrated.
For over 19 years, Emma’s passion for the wine industry has produced award-winning wine lists across top venues in Perth. As Director of Wine for the State Buildings & Como The Treasury, Emma’s invaluable insights and industry-wide network enables her to curate unique wine lists and wine events for each of the award-winning restaurants at the State Buildings, including Wildflower, Long Chim, Post, Petition Kitchen and Wine Merchant. Emma also creates world-class experiences for the guests of the 48 room luxury hotel. For two years, Emma studied under the guidance of Dr Steve Charters, Master of Wine. Since then, Emma has worked as a Sommelier and consulted on various wine lists and menus, earning her recognition through numerous awards. With her finger firmly on the pulse of the wine industry, Emma has been selected as a judge for many wine shows including Young Gun of Wine Awards, South Australia’s Hot 100, Drink Easy Awards, WAGFG WA Wine Awards, Langton’s Margaret River Wine Show, James Halliday Cabernet Challenge and Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge. She was also awarded 2017 Sommelier of the Year at the WA Good Food Guide awards and Sommelier of the Year at the 2019 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant awards.
