Cape Mentelle has a rich history of exceptional quality and consistency with Cabernet Sauvignon from a pioneering producer in Margaret River in the early 1970's to a benchmark winery today.
In 2015 the Cape Mentelle Trinders Vineyard-block 5, located behind the vineyard shed, bore fruit so intense and reminiscent of the finest Christmas ‘treats’, that it had to be set aside from any blending. After 18 months of barrel maturation the winemaking team was excited to bottle just 200 cases of this unfiltered batch.
Presumed to have originated in the Balkans, zinfandel was introduced to the estate vineyard from California in 1974. Zinfandel is a particularly demanding variety to manage in the vineyard where it is prone to unruly behaviour. The rewards are reaped in the cellar, where we honor its Northern American heritage with traditional long maceration techniques and spicy oak to produce this uniquely rich and generous wine that has been a favourite of Cape Mentelle followers for years.
The fruit is partially destemmed, berry sorted, cold soaked and traditionally fermented. Maturation in small barriques is aimed at retaining the refined fruit and floral characters of the variety along with the more savoury, spicy elements derived from our vineyards in Margaret River.
From select vintages, our Cape Mentelle Wallcliffe red blend showcases the exceptional affinity of our terroirs with the classic grape varieties. We look to produce a true celebration of each vintage and present the best possible parcels from each vintage year. Explore our diverse and surprising Margaret River terroir with Cape Mentelle Wallcliffe red blend.
The Cape Mentelle Wallcliffe red wines showcase our exceptional terroir's synergy with the classic grape varieties. The result is a celebration of each vintage conditions and presents the best and most original wine our vineyards produce in a particular year. Explore our diverse and surprising Margaret River terroir with the best varieties blend each season!
A unique expression of the traditional cabernet blend, hand-picked from amongst the oldest vines in the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River. This wine captures the unique synergy of site, varieties and vintage to create a wine with exceptional vibrancy or character for which this area is so highly regarded. Luscious dark fruits with great density and characteristic fine gravely tannins are the hallmarks of this unique sub-region.
The Cabernet Merlot blend takes inspiration from the classic red wines of Bordeaux. Cape Mentelle has developed an international reputation for these varieties that are perfectly suited to the climate and soils of Margaret River.
This blend seeks to capture the depth and structure of Cabernet with the dark fruit and plush flavors of Merlot, small minor amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc complement the blend for a well-rounded, full and rich style with balance.
