abundant seafood, venison or beef complement the The story of and its layers Cape Mentelle of rich berry fruit to the perfection. Rob Mann, Senior winemaker at The story of Cape Mentelle, Cape Mentelle, admits that a dry like many that take place along aged Margaret River organic beef remote and rugged coasts, is one of rib eye grilled over hot coals and adventurous spirit, bold vision and served with wild mushrooms simply good wine. The wine growing potential sautéed in butter with wild herbs is of Margaret River, a staggeringly his personal favourite food match beautiful place on the Western Cape Mentelle was one of with Cabernet. Australian coast where two great those pioneers and from the very Other matches include: Wagyu oceans meet, was identified in the beginning has been a driving force in strip loin | Farmhouse cheddar | 1960’s and soon after a handful of exploring just what this unique place Whole abalone with fresh noodles in passionate pioneers began to carve of ancient soils and strong maritime abalone and oyster sauce | Cocoa out vineyards in the bush. Wine influence can do. It has played a braised veal cheeks with chanterelle industry pioneer David Hohnen leading role in defining the regional mushrooms. and his brothers Mark and Giles style of cabernet sauvignon that now established Cape Mentelle Vineyards stands alongside the world’s best. The in 1970, starting small with just 16 wines made here reflect their origins Unique wine hectares of vines and planted to a in every possible sense and anyone style & quality majority of cabernet sauvignon. who has ever set out on a journey of great discovery will see Wine style & philosophy: something of themselves in Cape Mentelle produces cabernet the wines of Cape Mentelle. sauvignon of exceptional quality and As one of Margaret River’s consistency. Stylistically it resonates founding wineries, Cape of the red wines from Bordeaux, Mentelle pioneered many of displaying classic character the region’s renowned wine and opulence, with structure to styles. But it was consecutive improve with age. The consistency of wins of Australia’s most Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon prestigious wine trophy (the Jimmy is exemplified by its current Langton’s Watson) with the iconic cabernet "excellent" classification. sauvignon in 1983 and 1984 that helped to put Margaret River on the Tasting notes: Finely textured, map. The early cabernet sauvignon full flavoured and abundant with vintages (1976 to 1981) were described blackcurrants, hints of cocoa and by John Durham, winemaker at Cape graphite. The finish is tight and Mentelle for 21 years, as “robust, tannic minerally with long and harmonious and alcoholic and typecast Cape tannins. Mentelle as a maker of heroic wines.” Food pairing: Margaret River Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon is foodie heaven and local fresh produce including premium cheeses, www.capementelle.com.au is regarded as a true Australian icon Cape Mentelle Unique winning the craftsmanship Ratings & Reviews

Location: Margaret River, West Australia Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon is Nick Stock Good Wine Guide 2012 prestigious Jimmy regarded as a true Australian icon and won the Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy in 1983 and CAPE MENTELLE 5 Star winery***** Watson Trophy back 1984 putting both Cape Mentelle and Margaret Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Best of the best : Cape Mentelle’s Estate River on the world wine map. Vineyard was planted in 1970 and 1972 on This 2008 Cape Mentelle cabernet shows AUSTRALIA to back in 1983 a ridge of free draining, lateritic gravel on an Classified Excellent - Langton’s impressive poise from the outset, with a swathe of east west row orientation to minimize to affects ripe, bright cassis and cherry fruit on offer. There’s and 1984 put both Classifications 2011 a wealth of ripe, dark herbs roasting here too, fresh- of strong westerly sea breezes. For over 30 laid concrete, wet earthy aromas and beautifully Perth CAPE MENTELLE Cabernet Sauvignon years the best parcels of cabernet have been "Cabernet Sauvignon integrated French oak. The palate carries such Sydney Cape Mentelle and carefully managed to produce grapes with full Margaret River impeccable balance as to appear effortless and Margaret River Wine Margaret River on concentrated flavour and with a firm yet fine is the only grape The evocative Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon airy; flavours are in the dark cherry and cassis Region tannin profile. Hand harvested and sorted has a beautiful fragrance, purity of fruit, energy and spectrum, with some hazelnut oak flavour layered berry by berry to ensure the best possible vitality. It derives predominantly from the Wallcliffe through the latter stages. Tannis sweep in layers the world wine map. variety tolerated Vineyard, planted by founder David Hohnen and build creeping length and intensity throughout expression of fruit character and structure between 1970 and 1973, on gravel laterite soils the finish. Superb world-class cabernet. each year. in heaven" Jack Mann derived from decomposed ironstone over gravel/ clay subsoils. Although it is really a single vineyard wine, some vintages now include a portion of 35 Ray Jordan The West Australian year old Wilyabrup fruit. After berry sorting, light Wine Guide 2012 crushing and gentle vinification, each batch is gently basket pressed into 40% new and one Cape Mentelle - Producer of the year year-old French oak. Cedar/mocha/blackcurrant Robert Mann - Winemaker of the year characters and chocolaty/ sinewy tannin structure Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - 98 points are hallmarks of the style. This is a great cabernet that perfectly captures the essence of the excellent vintage, the character of The five resident geese at Cape Mentelle Winemaking process: The hand Top Vintages the vineyard and the distinctive style of Margaret look forward to vintage each year and find the picked fruit is destemmed and berry sorted 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2001, 1995, 1993, River. Dusty oak and black olive characters on Key messages lower hanging bunches of ripening Cabernet followed by light crushing. Individual vineyard 1983*, 1982* the nose. The palate is perfectly poised with fine a particular delight in early April. It is the only batches are fermented on skins for up to 40 *Jimmy Watson Trophy Winner. firm tannins, silky fine grained oak and fruit of + A celebrated history fruit they will touch and it is usually a sign for days. At the desired balance of fruit and Andrew Caillard MW, Langton’s extraordinary intensity and finesse. This is a wine the winemaker to consider harvesting. tannin extraction, each batch is gently basket that sits comfortably in the hightest echelon of + Single vineyard old vines on Australian cabernets. the original vineyard planted in Cape Mentelle was the first winery in Australia pressed with harder pressings kept aside. 1970 to 1972 to employ optical berry by berry sorting on its Following pressing individual parcels are Cabernet Sauvignon. racked to oak for malolactic fermentation. James Halliday + Dark, rich and intense Regular rackings over an 18 month period Companion 2012 ensure the individual wines are at their best + Structured and elegant CAPE MENTELLE 5 Star winery***** prior to blending. The wines are matured in Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - 95 points + No compromises in winemaking selected Bordeaux coopered barriques of A restrained and elegant wine, with red fruits, and viticulture which 40% are new with the balance being cedar and a suggestion of violets the central one year old. The final blend is completed in theme: elegant, tightly wound and unevolved on + Released as 3 year old wine November and bottled in February. the palate, showing a slippery texture: the finish reveals the wine’s true depth of personality with Ageing: Released as a 3 year old wine. structure in complete harmony with the fruit.